LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (10 MAR 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 524 174. 

Province Total cases for 10 March 2021 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 194 174 12,7
Free State 80 924 5,3
Gauteng 407 847 26,8
KwaZulu-Natal 331 026 21,7
Limpopo 62 432 4,1
Mpumalanga 72 273 4,7
North West 61 769 4,1
Northern Cape 34 483 2,3
Western Cape 279 246 18,3
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1 524 174 100,0

 The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 9 336 101 with 36 217 new tests recorded since the last report.

Sector Total tested   New tested  
PRIVATE 5 257 572 56% 22 526 62%
PUBLIC 4 078 529 44% 13 691 38%
Total 9 336 101   36 217  

Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, a further 109 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 11, Gauteng 52, Kwa-Zulu Natal 17, Limpopo 4, Mpumalanga 2, North West 0, Northern Cape 8 and Western Cape 15. This brings the total to 51 015 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 1 445 979, representing a recovery rate of 94,8%.

Province Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 11 316 182 597 261
Free State 3 432 72 913 4 579
Gauteng 9 942 394 935 2 970
KwaZulu-Natal 9 789 313 527 7 710
Limpopo 1 921 59 782 729
Mpumalanga 1 291 69 939 1 043
North West 1 249 57 937 2 583
Northern Cape 752 31 680 2 051
Western Cape 11 323 262 669 5 254
Total 51 015 1 445 979 27 180

Vaccination Rollout

The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 128 887 as of 6.30 pm 10 March 2021.

Dr. Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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