LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (31 MAR 2021)

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 548 157. 

Province Total cases for 31 March 2021 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 195 425 12,6
Free State 83 327 5,4
Gauteng 414 261 26,8
KwaZulu-Natal 334 027 21,6
Limpopo 63 181 4,1
Mpumalanga 75 022 4,8
North West 63 828 4,1
Northern Cape 36 256 2,3
Western Cape 282 830 18,3
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1 548 157 100,0

 Testing Data:

 The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 879 348 with 34 513 tests completed since the last report.

Sector Total tested   New tested  
PRIVATE 5 548 810 56% 21 731 63%
PUBLIC 4 330 538 44% 12 782 37%
Total 9 879 348   34 513  

Deaths and Recoveries 

Today, 58 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 1, Gauteng 23, KwaZulu-Natal 23, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 0, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 9, which brings the total to 52 846 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 1 474 319, representing a recovery rate of 95%.

Province Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 11 359 183 879 187
Free State 3 648 78 076 1 603
Gauteng 10 318 401 457 2 486
KwaZulu-Natal 10 199 318 309 5 519
Limpopo 2 216 60 652 313
Mpumalanga 1 346 72 634 1 042
North West 1 478 60 218 2 132
Northern Cape 824 32 847 2 585
Western Cape 11 458 266 247 5 125
Total 52 846 1 474 319 20 992

Vaccination Rollout 

The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol is 263 878 as at 18.30, 30 March 2020.

Dr Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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