Media Statement
22 October 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 710 515, with 2 156
new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
| Province | Total cases for 22 October 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 92 936 | 13,1 |
| Free State | 54 691 | 7,7 |
| Gauteng | 226 363 | 31,9 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 121 802 | 17,1 |
| Limpopo | 17 018 | 2,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 29 109 | 4,1 |
| North West | 32 415 | 4,6 |
| Northern Cape | 20 887 | 2,9 |
| Western Cape | 115 294 | 16,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 710 515 | 100,0 |
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 4 633 671 with 25 788 new tests conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 2 655 540 | 57% | 15 415 | 60% |
| PUBLIC | 1 978 131 | 43% | 10 373 | 40% |
| Total | 4 633 671 | 25 788 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 102 COVID-19 related deaths today. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 18 843. Of the 102 deaths reported today, 20 occurred in the past 48 hours.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 642 560 which translates to a recovery rate of 90,4%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 3513 | 87 746 |
| Free State | 1451 | 40 634 |
| Gauteng | 4693 | 205 216 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3177 | 112 420 |
| Limpopo | 440 | 15 991 |
| Mpumalanga | 594 | 27 684 |
| North West | 403 | 28 727 |
| Northern Cape | 256 | 17163 |
| Western Cape | 4316 | 106 979 |
| National | 18 843 | 642 560 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
