LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (18 FEB 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 498 766 with 2 327 new cases identified since the last report.

Province Total cases for 18 February 2021 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 193 549 12,9
Free State 79 049 5,3
Gauteng 400 636 26,7
KwaZulu-Natal 326 031 21,8
Limpopo 61 170 4,1
Mpumalanga 69 613 4,6
North West 59 948 4,0
Northern Cape 33 337 2,2
Western Cape 275 433 18,4
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1 498 766 100,0

The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 807 299 with 34 556 new tests recorded since the last report.

Sector Total tested   New tested  
PRIVATE 4 962 056 56% 18 504 54%
PUBLIC 3 845 243 44% 16 052 46%
Total 8 807 299   34 556  

Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, 230 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 24, Free State 7, Gauteng 21, KwaZulu-Natal 27, Limpopo 122, Mpumalanga 10, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 19  which brings the total to 48 708 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 1 403 214, representing a recovery rate of 93,6%.

 

Province Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 11 189 181 756 604
Free State 3 039 68 965 7 045
Gauteng 9 392 385 771 5 473
KwaZulu-Natal 9 400 300 526 16 105
Limpopo 1 784 58 036 1 350
Mpumalanga 1 213 66 593 1 807
North West 1 057 54 817 4 074
Northern Cape 650 29 673 3 014
Western Cape 10 984 257 077 7 372
Total 48 708 1 403 214 46 844

Vaccination Rollout

The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 2 260 as of 6 pm 18 February 2021.

Dr. Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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