Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 621 362.
| Province | Total cases for 19 May 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 196 798 | 12,1 |
| Free State | 95 753 | 5,9 |
| Gauteng | 437 872 | 27,0 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 338 312 | 20,9 |
| Limpopo | 64 570 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 80 330 | 5,0 |
| North West | 71 748 | 4,4 |
| Northern Cape | 45 634 | 2,8 |
| Western Cape | 290 345 | 17,9 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 621 362 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 11 207 305. Of these 40 355 tests were conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 6 307 267 | 56% | 26 711 | 66% |
| PUBLIC | 4 900 038 | 44% | 13 644 | 34% |
| Total | 11 207 305 | 40 355 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 167 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 3, Free State 38, Gauteng 35, KwaZulu-Natal 6, Limpopo 19, Mpumalanga 3, North West 46, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 10 which brings the total to 55 507 deaths. Provinces are back capturing data as far back as December 2020 as part of their COVID-19 mortality audits. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
The cumulative recoveries now stand at 1 528 868 representing a recovery rate of 94,2%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 628 | 184 707 | 463 |
| Free State | 4 108 | 85 452 | 6 193 |
| Gauteng | 10 948 | 417 739 | 9 185 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 470 | 323 011 | 4 831 |
| Limpopo | 2 361 | 61 787 | 422 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 424 | 77 716 | 1 190 |
| North West | 1 844 | 64 504 | 5 400 |
| Northern Cape | 994 | 38 099 | 6 541 |
| Western Cape | 11 730 | 275 853 | 2 762 |
| Total | 55 507 | 1 528 868 | 36 987 |
Vaccination Rollout:
The total vaccinated under the Sisonke Programme is 480 665. These vaccinations were with the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine and are therefore completed vaccinations.
The total vaccinated in Phase Two as at 17.10 today is 77 505. These vaccinations were with the first dose of Pfizer vaccine.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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