Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 500 677 with 1 911 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 19 February 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 193 597 | 12,9 |
| Free State | 79 161 | 5,3 |
| Gauteng | 401 219 | 26,7 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 326 362 | 21,7 |
| Limpopo | 61 260 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 69 827 | 4,7 |
| North West | 60 094 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 33 434 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 275 723 | 18,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 500 677 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 838 937 with 31 638 new tests recorded since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 4 979 007 | 56% | 16 951 | 54% |
| PUBLIC | 3 859 930 | 44% | 14 687 | 46% |
| Total | 8 838 937 | 31 638 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 151 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 12, Free State 21, Gauteng 43, KwaZulu-Natal 40, Limpopo 1, Mpumalanga 8, North West 0, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 26 which brings the total to 48 859 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 1 406 907, representing a recovery rate of 93,7%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 201 | 181 771 | 625 |
| Free State | 3 060 | 69 098 | 7 003 |
| Gauteng | 9 435 | 386 740 | 5 044 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 9 440 | 301 764 | 15 158 |
| Limpopo | 1 785 | 58 206 | 1 269 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 221 | 66 936 | 1 670 |
| North West | 1 057 | 54 817 | 4 220 |
| Northern Cape | 650 | 30 058 | 2 726 |
| Western Cape | 11 010 | 257 517 | 7 196 |
| Total | 48 859 | 1 406 907 | 44 911 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 6 524 as of 6 pm 19 February 2021.
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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