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8 147 more cases of Covid-19 in SA – Zweli Mkhize

Minister says 300 more people have died

Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms 8 147 more cases of Coronavirus COVID-19

24 January 2021

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 412 986 with 8 147 new cases identified since the last report.

Province

Total cases for 24 January 2021

Percentage total

Eastern Cape

190402

13,5

Free State

73792

5,2

Gauteng

380381

26,9

KwaZulu-Natal

302582

21,4

Limpopo

54362

3,8

Mpumalanga

60355

4,3

North West

54724

3,9

Northern Cape

30960

2,2

Western Cape

265428

18,8

Unknown

0

0,0

Total

1412986

100,0

The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 7 993 126 with 46 119 new tests conducted since the last report.

Sector

Total tested

 

New tested

 

PRIVATE

4 563 841

57%

19 915

43%

PUBLIC

3 429 285

43%

26 204

57%

Total

7 993 126

 

46 119

 

Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, we report 300 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 43 , Free State 15, Gaut- eng 45, Kwa-Zulu Natal 70, Mpumalanga 6, North West 14, Northern Cape 2 and 105 Western Cape. This brings the total to 40 874 deaths.

We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.

Our recoveries now stand at 1 230 520, representing a recovery rate of 87%

Province

Total Deaths

Total Recoveries

Active Cases

Eastern Cape

10072

175 708

4 622

Free State

2625

61 269

9 898

Gauteng

7642

350 798

21 941

KwaZulu-Natal

7372

246 728

48 482

Limpopo

1023

47 601

5 738

Mpumalanga

873

52 732

6 750

North West

877

40 165

13 682

Northern Cape

546

25 836

4 578

Western Cape

9844

229 683

25 901

Total

40 874

1 230 520

141 592

Issued by Department of Health, 24 January 2021