Health Media Statement
11 January 2021
As announced by His Excellency President MC Ramaphosa, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 246 643 with 15 046 new cases identified since the last report.
| Province | Total cases for 11 January 2021 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 181532 | 14,6 |
| Free State | 67337 | 5,4 |
| Gauteng | 338071 | 27,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 255819 | 20,5 |
| Limpopo | 38878 | 3,1 |
| Mpumalanga | 46830 | 3,8 |
| North West | 47021 | 3,8 |
| Northern Cape | 27973 | 2,2 |
| Western Cape | 243182 | 19,5 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 1246643 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 7 236 389 tests have been completed with 52 496 tests conducted since the last report
Regrettably, we report a further 416 deaths: Eastern Cape 163 , Free State 30, Kwa-Zulu Natal 38, Mpumalanga 4, North West 4, Northern Cape 1 and Western Cape 176.
This brings the total deaths to 33 579.
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 973 265, representing a recovery rate of 78,1%
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
