Media Statement
Today we report a cumulative total of 1 100 748 COVID-19 cases identified with 11 859 new cases since the last report, representing a 32% positivity rate.
| Province | Total cases for 03 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 173 592 | 15,8 |
| Free State | 63 534 | 5,8 |
| Gauteng | 298 068 | 27,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 213 473 | 19,4 |
| Limpopo | 27 489 | 2,5 |
| Mpumalanga | 38 541 | 3,5 |
| North West | 41 459 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 25 913 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 218 679 | 19,9 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 100 748 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 6 742 853 tests have been conducted with 36 622 tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 908 940 | 58% | 17 072 | 47% |
| PUBLIC | 2 833 913 | 42% | 19 550 | 53% |
| Total | 6 742 853 | 36 622 |
Deaths, Recoveries and Active Cases
Regrettably, a further 402 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 109, Free State 2, Gauteng 73, Kwa-Zulu Natal 85, Limpopo 23, Northern Cape 3 and Western Cape 107. This brings the total to 29 577 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our recoveries now stand at 903 679 at a recovery rate of 82,1%.
| Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases | |
| Eastern Cape | 7 583 | 159 694 | 6 315 |
| Free State | 2 187 | 55 214 | 6 133 |
| Gauteng | 5 727 | 260 571 | 31 770 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 4 642 | 145 141 | 63 690 |
| Limpopo | 615 | 21 842 | 5 032 |
| Mpumalanga | 656 | 34 047 | 3 838 |
| North West | 577 | 34 971 | 5 911 |
| Northern Cape | 395 | 23 103 | 2 415 |
| Western Cape | 7 195 | 169 096 | 42 388 |
| 29 577 | 903 679 | 167 492 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
