Media Statement
As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 817 878 with 3 313 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 07 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 138 020 | 16,9 |
| Free State | 59 386 | 7,3 |
| Gauteng | 238 256 | 29,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 131 725 | 16,1 |
| Limpopo | 18 856 | 2,3 |
| Mpumalanga | 31 773 | 3,9 |
| North West | 35 104 | 4,3 |
| Northern Cape | 23 462 | 2,9 |
| Western Cape | 141 296 | 17,3 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 817 878 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
A cumulative 5 611 915 tests have been completed, of which 19 252 have been conducted since the last report.
| Sector | Total tested | New tested | ||
| PRIVATE | 3 235 758 | 58% | 9 858 | 51% |
| PUBLIC | 2 376 157 | 42% | 9 394 | 49% |
| Total | 5 611 915 | 19 252 |
Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, 43 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Free State 9, Gauteng 2, KwaZulu-Natal 5, Northern Cape 1 and Western Cape 26; which brings the total to 22 249 deaths.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.
| Province | Total Deaths | Total
Recoveries |
Active Cases |
| Eastern Cape | 4 978 | 122 078 | 10 964 |
| Free State | 1 995 | 51 878 | 5 513 |
| Gauteng | 5 042 | 229 041 | 4 173 |
| KwaZulu-
Natal |
3 393 | 119 138 | 9 194 |
| Limpopo | 512 | 17 949 | 395 |
| Mpumalanga | 617 | 30 706 | 450 |
| North West | 566 | 33 834 | 704 |
| Northern Cape | 326 | 20 998 | 2 138 |
| Western Cape | 4 820 | 120 128 | 16 348 |
| Total | 22 249 | 745 750 | 49 879 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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