LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (27 JAN 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 430 648 with 7 070 new cases identified since the last report.

ProvinceTotal cases for 27 January 2021Percentage total
Eastern Cape191 06013,4
Free State74 8655,2
Gauteng384 44026,9
KwaZulu-Natal308 17621,5
Limpopo56 0593,9
Mpumalanga62 0474,3
North West55 5913,9
Northern Cape31 3872,2
Western Cape267 02318,7
Unknown00,0
Total1 430 648100,0

The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 107 833 with 49 065 new tests conducted since the last report.

SectorTotal tested New tested 
PRIVATE4 614 26757%25 62652%
PUBLIC3 493 56643%23 43948%
Total8 107 833 49 065 

Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, 753 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 6, Free State 17, Gauteng 75, KwaZulu-Natal 261, Limpopo 219 (the province continues to conduct audits of the deaths in hospitals and up- dating the figures), Mpumalanga 16, North West 50, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 102 which brings the total to 42 550 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 1 263 476, representing a recovery rate of 88,3%.

ProvinceTotal DeathsTotal RecoveriesActive Cases
Eastern Cape10 229177 3883 443
Free State2 68862 7379 440
Gauteng7 891359 41717 132
KwaZulu-Natal7 999254 81445 363
Limpopo1 24649 3405 473
Mpumalanga91255 9245 211
North West92740 47314 191
Northern Cape56027 0273 800
Western Cape10 098236 35620 569
Total42 5501 263 476124 622

Dr. Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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