LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (30 DEC 2020)

Media Statement  

As of today the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified is 1 039 161 with 17 710 (positivity rate 33%) cases identified since the last report. The positivity rate, being an indicator of the rapidity of spread, remains of major concern.

Province Total cases for 30 December 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 169 363 16,3
Free State 62 287 6,0
Gauteng 282 642 27,2
KwaZulu-Natal 194 629 18,7
Limpopo 24 106 2,3
Mpumalanga 36 159 3,5
North West 39 531 3,8
Northern Cape 25 164 2,4
Western Cape 205 280 19,8
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1 039 161 100,0

A cumulative 6 553 761 tests have been conducted with 53 279 tests completed since the last report.

Sector Total tested   New tested  
PRIVATE 3 806 421 58% 33 058 62%
PUBLIC 2 747 340 42% 20 221 38%
Total 6 553 761   53 279  

Regrettably, 465 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 88, Free State 4, Gauteng 41, KwaZulu-Natal 144, Limpopo 16, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 165. This brings the total deaths to 28 033 deaths.

We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.

Our recoveries currently stand at 867 597. This represents a recovery rate of 83%.

  Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 7 259 157 216 4 888
Free State 2 167 54 754 5 366
Gauteng 5 465 251 492 25 685
KwaZulu-Natal 4 278 135 370 54 981
Limpopo 572 19 837 3 697
Mpumalanga 640 32 726 2 793
North West 577 34 659 4 295
Northern Cape 386 22 303 2 475
Western Cape 6 689 159 240 39 351
  28 033 867 597 143 531

 

Dr Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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