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Five Covid-19 related deaths in past 48hrs - Zweli Mkhize

Minister says that overall 24 deaths were reported today

Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 715 868 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19

25 October 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 715 868.

Province

Total cases for 25 October 2020

Percentage total

Eastern Cape

93 986

13,1

Free State

55 615

7,8

Gauteng

227 193

31,7

KwaZulu-Natal

122 263

17,1

Limpopo

17 215

2,4

Mpumalanga

29 333

4,1

North West

32 738

4,6

Northern Cape

21 375

3,0

Western Cape

116 150

16,2

Unknown

0

0,0

Total

715 868

100,0

The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 4 697 939 with 19 997 new tests conducted since the last report.

Sector

Total tested

 

New tested

 

PRIVATE

2 690 264

57%

10 339

52%

PUBLIC

2 007 675

43%

9 658

48%

Total

4 697 939

 

20 826

 

Total Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, we report 24 COVID-19 related deaths today. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 18 968. Of the 24 deaths reported today, 5 occurred in the past 48 hours.

We extend our condolences to the loved ones  of the departed and thank  the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.

Our recoveries now stand at 646 170 which translates to a recovery rate of 90,3%.

Province

Total Deaths

Total Recoveries

Eastern Cape

3552

88 437

Free State

1478

40 980

Gauteng

4703

206 362

KwaZulu-Natal

3191

112 468

Limpopo

451

16 218

Mpumalanga

594

28 056

North West

418

28 804

Northern Cape

256

17 504

Western Cape

4325

107 341

National

18 968

646 170

Issued by Department of Health, 26 October 2020