22 December 2020
As of today, a cumulative total of 940 212 cases of COVID-19 have been identified.
| Province | Total cases for 22 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 161186 | 17,1 |
| Free State | 60805 | 6,5 |
| Gauteng | 259962 | 27,6 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 162680 | 17,3 |
| Limpopo | 20519 | 2,2 |
| Mpumalanga | 33493 | 3,6 |
| North West | 37090 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 24300 | 2,6 |
| Western Cape | 180177 | 19,2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 940212 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 6 215 728 tests have been conducted with 39 045 tests conducted since the last report
Regrettably, today we report 339 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 107, Free State 8, Gauteng 30, Kwa-Zulu Natal 45, Limpopo 7 and Western Cape 142.
This brings the total to 25 246 deaths
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 808 241
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS..
