Media Statement
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 551 964.
| Province | Total cases for 04 April 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 195 494 | 12,6 |
| Free State | 83 673 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 415 420 | 26,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 334 512 | 21,6 |
| Limpopo | 63 261 | 4,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 75 497 | 4,9 |
| North West | 64 152 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 36 587 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 283 368 | 18,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1 551 964 | 100,0 |
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 968 203 with 12 117 tests completed since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 5 596 416 | 56% | 6 886 | 57% |
| PUBLIC | 4 371 787 | 44% | 5 231 | 43% |
| Total | 9 968 203 | 12 117 |
Deaths and Recoveries
Today, 33 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 2, Gauteng 2, KwaZulu-Natal 10, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 18, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 1, which brings the total to 52 987 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 1 477 363, representing a recovery rate of 95%.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total Recoveries | Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 11 363 | 183 911 | 220 |
| Free State | 3 656 | 78 292 | 1 725 |
| Gauteng | 10 350 | 402 595 | 2 475 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 10 236 | 318 534 | 5 742 |
| Limpopo | 2 241 | 60 748 | 272 |
| Mpumalanga | 1 348 | 73 132 | 1 017 |
| North West | 1 496 | 60 427 | 2 229 |
| Northern Cape | 825 | 32 934 | 2 828 |
| Western Cape | 11 472 | 266 790 | 5 106 |
| Total | 52 987 | 1 477 363 | 21 614 |
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol remains 269 102.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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