LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (02 JAN 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 088 889 . 

ProvinceTotal cases for 02 January 2021Percentage total
Eastern Cape172 91715,9
Free State63 3475,8
Gauteng295 45027,1
KwaZulu-Natal209 69119,3
Limpopo26 7052,5
Mpumalanga38 1393,5
North West41 1233,8
Northern Cape25 7502,4
Western Cape215 76719,8
Unknown00,0
Total1 088 889                                                          100,0

The cumulative total of tests completed to date is 6 706 231 with 46 913 tests conducted in the past 24 hours.

SectorTotal tested New tested 
PRIVATE3 891 86858%23 21149%
PUBLIC2 814 36342%23 70251%
Total6 706 231 46 913 

Regrettably, 288 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 92, Free State 9, Gauteng 39, KwaZulu-Natal 29, Mpumalanga 6, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 111. This brings the total deaths to 29 175 deaths.

We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers that treated the deceased patients. The total recoveries are 897 704, representing a recovery rate of 82,4%.

ProvinceTotal DeathsTotal RecoveriesActive Cases
Eastern Cape7 474159 6945 749
Free State2 18555 1885 974
Gauteng5 654257 56132 235
KwaZulu-Nata4 557144 77960 355
Limpopo59221 3514 762
Mpumalanga65633 6653 818
North West57734 6595 887
Northern Cape39223 0712 287
Western Cape7 088167 73640 943
Total29 175897 704162 010

 

Dr Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

ENDS

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