LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (4 APRIL 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 551 964. 

ProvinceTotal cases for 04 April 2021Percentage total
Eastern Cape195 49412,6
Free State83 6735,4
Gauteng415 42026,8
KwaZulu-Natal334 51221,6
Limpopo63 2614,1
Mpumalanga75 4974,9
North West64 1524,1
Northern Cape36 5872,4
Western Cape283 36818,3
Unknown00,0
Total1 551 964100,0

 Testing Data: 

The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 968 203 with 12 117 tests completed since the last report.

SectorTotal tested New tested 
PRIVATE5 596 41656%6 88657%
PUBLIC4 371 78744%5 23143%
Total9 968 203 12 117 

Deaths and Recoveries

Today, 33 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 2, Gauteng 2, KwaZulu-Natal 10, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 18, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 1, which brings the total to 52 987 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.

Our cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 477 363, representing a recovery rate of 95%.

ProvinceTotal DeathsTotal RecoveriesActive Cases
Eastern Cape11 363183 911220
Free State3 65678 2921 725
Gauteng10 350402 5952 475
KwaZulu-Natal10 236318 5345 742
Limpopo2 24160 748272
Mpumalanga1 34873 1321 017
North West1 49660 4272 229
Northern Cape82532 9342 828
Western Cape11 472266 7905 106
Total52 9871 477 36321 614

Vaccination Rollout

The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol remains 269 102.

Dr Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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