Media Statement
20 December 2020
Today the cumulative number of cases stands at 921 922.
| Province | Total cases for 20 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 158484 | 17,2 |
| Free State | 60457 | 6,6 |
| Gauteng | 256595 | 27,8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 157432 | 17,1 |
| Limpopo | 20220 | 2,2 |
| Mpumalanga | 33228 | 3,6 |
| North West | 36678 | 4,0 |
| Northern Cape | 24164 | 2,6 |
| Western Cape | 174664 | 18,9 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 921922 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 6 140 839 tests have been completed with 40 466 new tests conducted since the last report.
Regrettably, 152 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 105 , Free State 5, Gauteng 1, Kwa-Zulu Natal 8, Mpumalanga 3 and Western Cape 30.
This brings the total to 24 691 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 793 914.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
