Media Statement
9 February 2021
Today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 479 253.
| Province | Total cases for 09 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 192894 | 13,0 |
| Free State | 77797 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 395125 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 321886 | 21,8 |
| Limpopo | 59885 | 4,0 |
| Mpumalanga | 67660 | 4,6 |
| North West | 58610 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 32684 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 272712 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1479253 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 538 269 with 26 859 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 820 356 | 56% | 16 458 | 61% |
| PUBLIC | 3 717 913 | 44% | 10 401 | 39% |
| Total | 8 538 269 | 26 859 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 396 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 20, Free State 6, Gaut- eng 81, Kwa-Zulu Natal 85, Limpopo 118, Mpumalanga 18, Northern Cape 3 and Western Cape 65 which brings the total to 46 869 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 1 367 247, representing a recovery rate of 92%
| Province | 09 February 2021 | 09 February 2021 | 09 February 2021 |
| Eastern Cape | 10995 | 178 949 | 2 950 |
| Free State | 2896 | 67 021 | 7 880 |
| Gauteng | 8741 | 380 150 | 6 234 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9176 | 289 731 | 22 979 |
| Limpopo | 1614 | 56 216 | 2 055 |
| Mpumalanga | 1112 | 64 384 | 2 164 |
| North West | 1027 | 50 445 | 7 138 |
| Northern Cape | 605 | 28 429 | 3 650 |
| Western Cape | 10703 | 251 922 | 10 087 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 46 869 | 1 367 247 | 65 137 |
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health
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