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Eight Covid-19 deaths recorded in past 48 hrs – Zweli Mkhize

Minister says 2 055 new cases of the disease reported in last 24 hours

Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 708 359 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19

21 October 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 708 359, with 2055 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.

Province

Total cases for 21 October 2020

Percentage total

Eastern Cape

92 566

13,1

Free State

54 238

7,7

Gauteng

226 073

31,9

KwaZulu-Natal

121 647

17,2

Limpopo

16 956

2,4

Mpumalanga

29 023

4,1

North West

32 202

4,5

Northern Cape

20 690

2,9

Western Cape

114 964

16,2

Unknown

0

0,0

Total

708 359

100,0

The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 4 607 883 with 26 537 new tests conducted since the last report.

Sector

Total tested

 

New tested

 

PRIVATE

2 640 125

57%

18 433

69%

PUBLIC

1 967 758

43%

8 104

31%

Total

4 607 883

 

26 537

 

Total Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, we report 85 COVID-19 related deaths today. This brings the total num- ber of COVID-19 related deaths to 18 741. Of the 85 deaths reported today, 8 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 641 706 which translates to a recovery rate of 90%.

Province

Total Deaths

Total Recoveries

Eastern Cape

3508

87 746

Free State

1402

40 576

Gauteng

4679

205 065

KwaZulu-Natal

3160

112 296

Limpopo

440

15 890

Mpumalanga

592

27 664

North West

403

28 727

Northern Cape

256

17 099

Western Cape

4301

106 643

National

18 741

641 706

Issued by Department of Health, 21 October 2020