LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (18 JAN 2021)

Media Statement

18 January 2021

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 346 936 with a total of 9 010 new cases identified since the last report.

ProvinceTotal cases for 18 January 2021Percentage total
Eastern Cape18717114,0
Free State708915,3
Gauteng36426927,0
KwaZulu-Natal28317620,9
Limpopo481583,5
Mpumalanga538433,9
North West515473,8
Northern Cape297572,2
Western Cape25812419,3
Unknown00,0
Total1346936100,0

 

The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 7 653 371 with 39 901 new tests conducted since the last report

 

SectorTotal tested New tested 
PRIVATE4 403 74058%12 68532%
PUBLIC3 249 63142%27 21668%
Total7 653 371 39 901 

 

Regrettably, we report a further 344 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 66, Free State 11, Gauteng 63, Kwa-Zulu Natal 91, Mpumalanga 12, Northern Cape 13 and Western Cape 88. This brings the total to 37 449 deaths

We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated these patients

Our recoveries now stand at 1 117 452, representing a recovery rate of 83%

ProvinceTotal DeathsTotal RecoveriesActive Cases
Eastern Cape9510172 6235 038
Free State247358 06510 353
Gauteng7009315 98241 278
KwaZulu-Natal6409214 79861 969
Limpopo73939 7617 658
Mpumalanga79745 2267 820
North West78337 29313 471
Northern Cape50924 6554 593
Western Cape9220209 04939 855
Total37 4491 117 452192 035

 

 

Dr. Zweli Mkhize Minister of Health END

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