LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (17 MAR 2021)

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 532 497.

Province Total cases for 17 March 2021 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 194555 12,7
Free State 81677 5,3
Gauteng 410060 26,8
KwaZulu-Natal 332256 21,7
Limpopo 62776 4,1
Mpumalanga 73247 4,8
North West 62396 4,1
Northern Cape 35098 2,3
Western Cape 280432 18,3
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1532497 100,0

 

Testing Data:

 The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 524 854 with 34 419 tests completed since the last report.

Sector Total tested   New tested  
PRIVATE 5 356 927 56% 19 014 55%
PUBLIC 4 167 927 44% 15 405 45%
Total 9 524 854   34 419  

 

Deaths and Recoveries

 Regrettably, we report a further 74 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 15, Gauteng 38, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4, Limpopo 1, Mpumalanga 7, North West 0, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 6, which brings the total to 51 634 deaths. We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.

Our cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 459 056 representing a recovery rate of 95%.

Province Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 11333 182 901 321
Free State 3527 76 429 1 721
Gauteng 10086 397 289 2 685
KwaZulu-Natal 9878 316 228 6 150
Limpopo 2007 60 102 667
Mpumalanga 1311 70 897 1 039
North West 1323 59 055 2 018
Northern Cape 791 32 137 2 170
Western Cape 11378 264 018 5 036
Total 51 634 1 459 056 21 807

Vaccination Rollout

 The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol stands at 168 413 as at 18.30, 17 March 2021.

Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health

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