COVID-19 update

As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 32 683, with 1 716 new cases reported from the last 24-hour testing cycle.

Case Data

ProvinceTotal cases for 31 May 2020Percentage total
Eastern Cape392712,0
Free State2780,9
Gauteng400312,2
KwaZulu-Natal25457,8
Limpopo1770,5
Mpumalanga1210,4
North West1750,5
Northern Cape690,2
Western Cape2138265,4
Unknown60,0
Total32683100,0

 

Testing Data

A total of 725 125 tests have been processed cumulatively of which 23 242 tests have been conducted since the last report.

SectorTotal tested New tested 
Private359 17450%11 66650%
Public365 95150%11 57650%
Grand Total725 125 23 242 

 

Reported COVID-19 Deaths:

Regrettably, we report 40 more COVID-19 related deaths- this brings the total national deaths to 683

We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.

The recoveries to date are 16 809 translates to a recovery rate of 51,4%.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

ProvinceDeathsRecoveries
Eastern Cape821987
Free State8124
Gauteng332060
KwaZulu Natal521248
Limpopo3143
Mpumalanga072
North West145
Northern Cape131
Western Cape50311099
Total68316809

 

Gender Distribution Deaths:

 

Male (%)

 

Female (%)

 

Total

363 (53%)320 (47%)683

 

Age Distribution Deaths:

 

Age

 

Deaths

 

Percentage

0-920,3
10-1920,3
20-2940,6
30-39405,8
40-497711,3
50-5917425,5
60-6917625,8
70-7913319,5
80-89608,8
90-99152,1
 683100
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