Media Statement
19 December 2020
Today the cumulative number of cases stands at 912 477 with 10 939 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 19 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 157209 | 17,2 |
| Free State | 60332 | 6,6 |
| Gauteng | 254649 | 27,9 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 154535 | 16,9 |
| Limpopo | 20027 | 2,2 |
| Mpumalanga | 33025 | 3,6 |
| North West | 36532 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 24105 | 2,6 |
| Western Cape | 172063 | 18,9 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 912477 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 6 100 373 tests have been completed with 48 387 new tests conducted since the last report.
Regrettably, 254 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 85, Free State 12, Gauteng 18, Kwa-Zulu Natal 61, Limpopo 4 and Western Cape 74 which brings the total deaths to 24 539 deaths
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 787 782
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
