Media Statement
13 December 2020
As of today, a cumulative total of 860 964 COVID-19 cases have been reported with 7 999 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 13 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 148528 | 17,3 |
| Free State | 59818 | 6,9 |
| Gauteng | 245360 | 28,5 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 141372 | 16,4 |
| Limpopo | 19303 | 2,2 |
| Mpumalanga | 32297 | 3,8 |
| North West | 35703 | 4,1 |
| Northern Cape | 23732 | 2,8 |
| Western Cape | 154851 | 18,0 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 860964 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 5 859 178 tests have been completed with 39 423 new tests conducted since the last report.
Regrettably, 170 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 94, Free State 11, Gauteng 3, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4, Northern Cape 4 and Western Cape 54.
This brings the total deaths to 23 276.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health workers that treated the deceased.
Our recoveries now stand at 761 011.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
