Media Statement
10 February 2021
Today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 482 412.
| Province | Total cases for 10 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193041 | 13,0 |
| Free State | 78031 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 395838 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 322575 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 60111 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 67967 | 4,6 |
| North West | 58891 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 32773 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 273185 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1482412 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 573 464 with 35 195 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 840 797 | 56% | 20 441 | 58% |
| PUBLIC | 3 732 667 | 44% | 14 754 | 42% |
| Total | 8 573 464 | 35 195 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 276 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 33, Free State 20, Gauteng 126, Kwa- Zulu Natal 34, Limpopo 3, Mpumalanga 21, Northern Cape 8 and Western Cape 31 which brings the total to 47 145 deaths
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 1 367 247, representing a recovery rate of 92,7%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11028 | 179 984 | 2 029 |
| Free State | 2916 | 67 321 | 7 794 |
| Gauteng | 8867 | 380 335 | 6 636 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9210 | 292 653 | 20 712 |
| Limpopo | 1617 | 56 314 | 2 180 |
| Mpumalanga | 1133 | 64 554 | 2 280 |
| North West | 1027 | 51 912 | 5 952 |
| Northern Cape | 613 | 28 503 | 3 657 |
| Western Cape | 10734 | 252 792 | 9 659 |
| Total | 47 145 | 1 374 368 | 60 899 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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