LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (25 JAN 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 417 537 with 4 551 new cases identified since the last report.

Province Total cases for 25 January 2021 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 190 526 13,4
Free State 741 18 5,2
Gauteng 381 574 26,9
KwaZulu-Natal 304 155 21,5
Limpopo 54 659 3,9
Mpumalanga 60 877 4,3
North West 54 881 3,9
Northern Cape 31 084 2,2
Western Cape 265 663 18,7
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1 417 537                                                          100,0

The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 019 239 with 26 113 new tests conducted since the last report.

Sector Total tested   New tested  
PRIVATE 4 573 850 57% 10 009 38%
PUBLIC 3 445 389 43% 16 104 62%
Total 8 019 239   26 113  

Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, we report 243 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 65, Free State 18, Gauteng 33, KwaZulu-Natal 60, Mpumalanga 5, Northern Cape 5 and Western Cape 57. This brings the total to 41 117 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 1 241 421, representing a recovery rate of 87,6%.

Province Total Deaths Total Recover- ies Active Cases
Eastern Cape 10 137 176 771 3 618
Free State 2 643 61 374 10 101
Gauteng 7 675 354 539 19 360
KwaZulu-Natal 7 432 250 195 46 528
Limpopo 1 023 47 597 6 039
Mpumalanga 878 54 334 5 665
North West 877 40 165 13 839
Northern Cape 551 26 056 4 477
Western Cape 9 901 230 390 25 372
Total 41 117 1 241 421 134 999

The variations observed in the numbers today will be monitored and checked against trends over time to ensure that they are truly reflective of the real epidemiological picture.

Dr. Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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