LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (1 May 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 582 842.

Province Total cases for 01 May 2021 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 196093 12,4
Free State 89190 5,6
Gauteng 424010 26,8
KwaZulu-Natal 336667 21,3
Limpopo 63924 4,0
Mpumalanga 78238 4,9
North West 67701 4,3
Northern Cape 40182 2,5
Western Cape 286837 18,1
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1582842 100,0

 Testing Data

The number of tests conducted to date is 10 682 827. Of these 27 957 tests were conducted since the last report

Sector Total tested   New tested  
PRIVATE 5 985 812 56% 15 917 57%
PUBLIC 4 697 015 44% 12 040 43%
Total 10 682 827   27 957  

 

Deaths and Recoveries

Today, 56 COVID-19 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 12, Free State 20, Gauteng 11, Kwa- Zulu Natal 2, Limpopo 6, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 3 and Western Cape 2 which brings the total to 54 406 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 1 506 732, representing a recovery rate of 95%.

Province Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 11567 184 356 170
Free State 3875 82 003 3 312
Gauteng 10663 410 214 3 133
KwaZulu-Natal 10388 321 013 5 266
Limpopo 2272 61 369 283
Mpumalanga 1396 76 059 783
North West 1725 62 694 3 282
Northern Cape 897 35 612 3 673
Western Cape 11623 273 412 1 802
Total 54 406 1 506 732 21 704

 

Vaccination Rollout

 The number of Health Care Workers Vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol to date is 318 670.

 Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health

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