Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 1 662 825 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19

The number of tests conducted to date is 11 606 570. Of these 31 523 tests were conducted since the last report.

Sector

Total tested

New tested

PRIVATE

6 534 983

56%

17 529

56%

PUBLIC

5 071 587

44%

13 994

44%

Total

11 606 570

31 523

Deaths and Recoveries

In the last 24 hours, 76 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 8, Gauteng 17, Kwa-Zulu Natal 0, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 44, Northern Cape 1 and West- ern Cape 6 which brings the total to 56 439 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 1 556 874 representing a recovery rate of 93, 6%.

Province

Total Deaths

Total Recoveries

Active Cases

Eastern Cape

11 657

185 257

845

Free State

4 329

88 614

8 131

Gauteng

11 207

429 685

15 872

KwaZulu-Natal

10 509

325 081

4 221

Limpopo

2 446

62 222

696

Mpumalanga

1 448

79 331

1 647

North West

1 933

67 386

6 528

Northern Cape

1 101

41 075

8 012

Western Cape

11 809

278 223

3 560

Total

56 439

1 556 874

49 512

The total vaccinated under the Sisonke Programme is 479 768. The total vaccinated in Phase Two as at midnight today is 488 551. These vaccinations were with the first dose of Pfizer vaccine. Total individuals vaccinated; Sisonke and Pfizer first dose is 968 319.