Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 549 451.
| Province | Total cases for 01 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195 463 | 12,6 |
| Free State | 83 383 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 414 623 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 334 238 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 63 217 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 75 183 | 4,9 |
| North West | 63 953 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 36 348 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 283 043 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 549 451 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 912 073 with 32 725 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 567 007 | 56% | 18 197 | 56% |
| PUBLIC | 4 345 066 | 44% | 14 528 | 44% |
| Total | 9 912 073 | 32 725 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 51 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 0, Gauteng 13, KwaZulu-Natal 3, Limpopo 25, Mpumalanga 1, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 6, which brings the total to 52 897 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
Our cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 474 826, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 362 | 183 897 | 204 |
| Free State | 3 648 | 78 162 | 1 573 |
| Gauteng | 10 331 | 401 584 | 2 708 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 202 | 318 417 | 5 619 |
| Limpopo | 2 241 | 60 655 | 321 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 347 | 72 668 | 1 168 |
| North West | 1 478 | 60 224 | 2 251 |
| Northern Cape | 824 | 32 852 | 2 672 |
| Western Cape | 11 464 | 266 367 | 5 212 |
| Total | 52 897 | 1 474 826 | 21 728 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 269 102 as at 18.30, 1 April 2021
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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