Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 3 158 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19

19 April 2020

As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 3 158.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 114 711.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

GAUTENG                1148

WESTERN CAPE       868

KWAZULU – NATAL 617

EASTERN CAPE          293

FREE STATE               100

LIMPOPO                    27

NORTH WEST            24

MPUMALANGA         23

NORTHERN CAPE     16

UNALLOCATED         42

Reporting of confirmed deaths

Today we regrettably report 2 more COVID-19 related deaths. Similar to yesterday, these are from KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. This brings the total death toll to 54 today.

We convey our condolences to the families and also appreciate the committed health workers who were treating the deceased patients.

Issued by Department of Health, 20 April 2020