Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 520 206.
| Province | Total cases for 06 March 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 194 096 | 12,8 |
| Free State | 80 572 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 406 516 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 330 412 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 62 313 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 71 833 | 4,7 |
| North West | 61 442 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 34 312 | 2,3 |
| Western Cape | 278 710 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 520 206 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 236 503 with 29 156 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 200 016 | 56% | 14 933 | 51% |
| PUBLIC | 4 036 487 | 44% | 14 223 | 49% |
| Total | 9 236 503 | 29 156 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 81 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 8, Gauteng 29, Kwa-Zulu Natal 16, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 16 and Western Cape 12 which brings the total to 50 647 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 1 439 515, representing a recovery rate of 94,7%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 314 | 182 488 | 294 |
| Free State | 3 360 | 72 438 | 4 774 |
| Gauteng | 9 842 | 393 268 | 3 406 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 739 | 311 208 | 9 465 |
| Limpopo | 1 917 | 59 490 | 906 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 274 | 69 489 | 1 070 |
| North West | 1 203 | 57 664 | 2 575 |
| Northern Cape | 726 | 31 571 | 2 015 |
| Western Cape | 11 272 | 261 899 | 5 539 |
| Total | 50 647 | 1 439 515 | 30 044 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 101 573 as of 6.30 pm 6 March 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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