Media Statement
8 February 2021
Today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 477 511.
| Province | Total cases for 08 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 192846 | 13,1 |
| Free State | 77699 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 394629 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 321367 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 59774 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 67515 | 4,6 |
| North West | 58497 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 32658 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 272526 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1477511 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 511 410 with 15 599 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 803 898 | 56% | 7 400 | 47% |
| PUBLIC | 3 707 512 | 44% | 8 199 | 53% |
| Total | 8 511 410 | 15 599 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 183 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 27, Free State 24, Gauteng 45, Kwa-Zulu Natal 12, Limpopo 3, Mpumalanga 21, North West 19, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 30. This brings the total to 46 473 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 1 363 947, representing a recovery rate of 92%
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 10975 | 178 949 | 2 922 |
| Free State | 2890 | 66 580 | 8 229 |
| Gauteng | 8660 | 379 343 | 6 626 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9091 | 289 268 | 23 008 |
| Limpopo | 1496 | 56 162 | 2 116 |
| Mpumalanga | 1094 | 64 024 | 2 397 |
| North West | 1027 | 50 445 | 7 025 |
| Northern Cape | 602 | 28 429 | 3 627 |
| Western Cape | 10638 | 250 747 | 11 141 |
| Total | 46 473 | 1 363 947 | 67 091 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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