Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 625 003.
| Province | Total cases for 20 May 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 196 862 | 12,1 |
| Free State | 96 244 | 5,9 |
| Gauteng | 439 391 | 27,0 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 338 473 | 20,8 |
| Limpopo | 64 642 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 80 545 | 5,0 |
| North West | 72 106 | 4,4 |
| Northern Cape | 46 068 | 2,8 |
| Western Cape | 290 672 | 17,9 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 625 003 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 11 246 917. Of these 39 612 tests were conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 6 332 383 | 56% | 25 116 | 63% |
| PUBLIC | 4 914 534 | 44% | 14 496 | 37% |
| Total | 11 246 917 | 39 612 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 61 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 7, Free State 2, Gauteng 17, KwaZulu-Natal 4, Limpopo 19, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 12 and Western Cape 0 which brings the total to 55 568 deaths. 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 1 531 993 representing a recovery rate of 94,2%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 635 | 184 724 | 503 |
| Free State | 4 110 | 85 611 | 6 523 |
| Gauteng | 10 965 | 418 044 | 10 382 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 474 | 323 690 | 4 309 |
| Limpopo | 2 380 | 61 820 | 442 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 424 | 77 749 | 1 372 |
| North West | 1 844 | 65 145 | 5 117 |
| Northern Cape | 1 006 | 38 248 | 6 814 |
| Western Cape | 11 730 | 276 962 | 1 980 |
| Total | 55 568 | 1 531 993 | 37 442 |
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 116 741. These vaccinations were with the first dose of Pfizer vaccine.
Today 177 sites were operational: 155 public sector sites and 22 private sector sites. The updated list of sites is attached.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
