Health Media Statement
9 January 2021

As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 214 176.

Province	Total cases for 09 January 2021	Percentage total
Eastern Cape	179713	14,8
Free State	66133	5,4
Gauteng	328925	27,1
KwaZulu-Natal	247647	20,4
Limpopo	35813	2,9
Mpumalanga	44818	3,7
North West	45879	3,8
Northern Cape	27383	2,3
Western Cape	237865	19,6
Unknown	0	0,0
Total	1214176	100,0

A cumulative total of 7 120 847 tests have been completed with 77 167 tests conducted since the last report

Regrettably, we report a further 399 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 85, Free State 11, Gauteng 69, Kwa-Zulu Natal 96, Limpopo 5, Mpumalanga 15, Northern Cape 12 and Western Cape 106 .

This brings the total deaths to 32 824.

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

Our recoveries now stand at 956 712, representing a recovery rate of 78,9%