Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 498 766 with 2 327 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 18 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193 549 | 12,9 |
| Free State | 79 049 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 400 636 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 326 031 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 61 170 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 69 613 | 4,6 |
| North West | 59 948 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33 337 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 275 433 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 498 766 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 807 299 with 34 556 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 962 056 | 56% | 18 504 | 54% |
| PUBLIC | 3 845 243 | 44% | 16 052 | 46% |
| Total | 8 807 299 | 34 556 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 230 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 24, Free State 7, Gauteng 21, KwaZulu-Natal 27, Limpopo 122, Mpumalanga 10, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 19 which brings the total to 48 708 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 1 403 214, representing a recovery rate of 93,6%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 189 | 181 756 | 604 |
| Free State | 3 039 | 68 965 | 7 045 |
| Gauteng | 9 392 | 385 771 | 5 473 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 400 | 300 526 | 16 105 |
| Limpopo | 1 784 | 58 036 | 1 350 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 213 | 66 593 | 1 807 |
| North West | 1 057 | 54 817 | 4 074 |
| Northern Cape | 650 | 29 673 | 3 014 |
| Western Cape | 10 984 | 257 077 | 7 372 |
| Total | 48 708 | 1 403 214 | 46 844 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 2 260 as of 6 pm 18 February 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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