Media Statement
14 January 2021
As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 296 806
Province | Total cases for 14 January 2021 | Percentage total |
Eastern Cape | 184611 | 14,2 |
Free State | 68758 | 5,3 |
Gauteng | 350976 | 27,1 |
KwaZulu-Natal | 269632 | 20,8 |
Limpopo | 43737 | 3,4 |
Mpumalanga | 49943 | 3,9 |
North West | 49359 | 3,8 |
Northern Cape | 28683 | 2,2 |
Western Cape | 251107 | 19,4 |
Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
Total | 1296806 | 100,0 |
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 7 433 571 with 74 830 new tests conducted since the last report
Regrettably, we report 712 deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 97, Free State 21, Gauteng 114, Kwa-Zulu Natal 232, Limpopo 11, Mpumalanga 10, North West 50, Northern Cape 15 and Western Cape 162 which brings the total to 35 852 deaths
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated these patients
Our recoveries now stand at 1 049 740, representing a recovery rate of 80,9%
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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