Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 592 626.
| Province | Total cases for 07 May 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 196 228 | 12,3 |
| Free State | 91 181 | 5,7 |
| Gauteng | 427 133 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 337 130 | 21,2 |
| Limpopo | 64 095 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 78 833 | 4,9 |
| North West | 68 702 | 4,3 |
| Northern Cape | 41 529 | 2,6 |
| Western Cape | 287 795 | 18,1 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 592 626 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
The number of tests conducted to date is 10 831 738. Of these 25 934 tests were conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 6 071 617 | 56% | 13 190 | 51% |
| PUBLIC | 4 760 121 | 44% | 12 744 | 49% |
| Total | 10 831 738 | 25 934 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 67 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 0, Gauteng 13, KwaZulu-Natal 5, Limpopo 26, Mpumalanga 2, North West 0, Northern Cape 10 and Western Cape 10, which brings the total to 54 687 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 1 513 202, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 588 | 184 445 | 195 |
| Free State | 3 911 | 83 154 | 4 116 |
| Gauteng | 10 741 | 412 031 | 4 361 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 420 | 321 169 | 5 541 |
| Limpopo | 2 336 | 61 452 | 307 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 402 | 76 579 | 852 |
| North West | 1 725 | 63 405 | 3 572 |
| Northern Cape | 918 | 36 852 | 3 759 |
| Western Cape | 11 646 | 274 115 | 2 034 |
| Total | 54 687 | 1 513 202 | 24 737 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of Health Care Workers Vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 381 171.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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