Media Statement
30 December 2020

As of today the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified is 1 039 161 with 17 710 (positivity rate 33%) cases identified since the last report. The positivity rate, being an indicator of the rapidity of spread, remains of major concern.

Province Eastern Cape	Total cases for 30 December 2020 169363	Percentage total 16,3
Free State	62287	6,0
Gauteng	282642	27,2
KwaZulu-Natal	194629	18,7
Limpopo	24106	2,3
Mpumalanga	36159	3,5
North West	39531	3,8
Northern Cape	25164	2,4
Western Cape	205280	19,8
Unknown	0	0,0
Total	1039161 100,0

A cumulative 6 553 761 tests have been conducted with 53 279 tests completed since the last report.

Regrettably, 465 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 88, Free State 4, Gauteng 41, Kwa-Zulu Natal 144, Limpopo 16, Northern Cape 7 and Western Cape 165.

This brings the total deaths to 28 033 deaths.

We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.

Our recoveries currently stand at 867 597. This represents a recovery rate of 83%.