Media Statement
2 January 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 1 088 889 .
| Province Eastern Cape |
Total cases for 02 January 2021 172917 |
Percentage total 15,9 |
| Free State | 63347 | 5,8 |
| Gauteng | 295450 | 27,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 209691 | 19,3 |
| Limpopo | 26705 | 2,5 |
| Mpumalanga | 38139 | 3,5 |
| North West | 41123 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 25750 | 2,4 |
| Western Cape | 215767 | 19,8 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1088889 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests completed to date is 6 706 231 with 46 913 tests conducted in the past 24 hours
Regrettably, 288 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 92, Free State 9, Gauteng 39, Kwa-Zulu Natal 29, Mpumalanga 6, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 111.
This brings the total deaths to 29 175 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers that treated the deceased patients
The total recoveries are 897 704, representing a recovery rate of 82,4%
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
