Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 452 529 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19
27 July 2020
As of today, a cumulative total of 452 529 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded.
Case Data
|
Province |
Total cases for 27 July 2020 |
Percentage total |
|
Eastern Cape |
74231 |
16,4 |
|
Free State |
17222 |
3,8 |
|
Gauteng |
162319 |
35,9 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
65982 |
14,6 |
|
Limpopo |
7260 |
1,6 |
|
Mpumalanga |
11386 |
2,5 |
|
North West |
17604 |
3,9 |
|
Northern Cape |
3875 |
0,9 |
|
Western Cape |
92600 |
20,5 |
|
Unknown |
50 |
0,0 |
|
Total |
452529 |
100,0 |
Testing Data
The total number of tests conducted to date is 2 802 211 with 28 433 new tests conducted since the last report.
|
Sector |
Total tested |
|
New tested |
|
|
PRIVATE |
1587780 |
57% |
13694 |
48% |
|
PUBLIC |
1214431 |
43% |
14739 |
52% |
|
Total |
2802211 |
|
28433 |
|
Reported Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably we report 298 new COVID-19 related deaths: 77 from Eastern Cape, 61 from Gauteng, 9 from KwaZulu Natal, 36 from Western Cape,13 from Mpumalanga, 91 from the Free State and 11 from North West. This brings the cumulative number of deaths to 7 067.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.
The number of recoveries currently stands at 274 925 which translates to a recovery rate of 61%
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
|
Province |
Deaths |
Recoveries |
|
Eastern Cape |
1534 |
58685 |
|
Free State |
154 |
2087 |
|
Gauteng |
1625 |
97485 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
623 |
24350 |
|
Limpopo |
67 |
3565 |
|
Mpumalanga |
65 |
5494 |
|
North West |
59 |
6441 |
|
Northern Cape |
29 |
1223 |
|
Western Cape |
2911 |
75595 |
|
Total |
7067 |
274925 |
Issued by Department of Health, 27 July 2020
