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1 727 new Covid-19 cases reported – Zweli Mkhize

32 more deaths brings the total national deaths to 643, says Minister

Minister Zweli Mkhizi confirms total of 30 967 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19

30 May 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 30 967, with 1727 new cases reported from the last 24 hour testing cycle.  

Case Data

Province

Total cases for 30 May 2020

Percentage total

Eastern Cape

3759

12,1

Free State

261

0,8

Gauteng

3773

12,2

KwaZulu-Natal

2476

8,0

Limpopo

173

0,6

Mpumalanga

113

0,4

North West

162

0,5

Northern Cape

57

0,2

Western Cape

20160

65,1

Unknown

33

0,1

Total

30967

100,0

Testing Data

A total of 701 883 tests have been processed cumulatively of which 21 708 tests have been conducted since the last report.

Sector

Total tested

 

New tested

 

Private

347 508

50%

11 674

54%

Public

354 375

50%

10 034

46%

Grand Total

701 883

 

21 708

 

Reported COVID-19 Deaths:

Regrettably, we report 32 more COVID-19 related deaths- this brings the total national deaths to 643

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

The recoveries to date are 16 116 which translates to a recovery rate of 52%.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

Province

Deaths

Recoveries

Eastern Cape

82

1987

Free State

8

123

Gauteng

31

2035

KwaZulu Natal

52

1180

Limpopo

3

140

Mpumalanga

0

67

North West

1

45

Northern Cape

1

31

Western Cape

465

10508

Total

643

16116

Gender Distribution Deaths:

Male (%)

Female (%)

Total

338 (52,6%)

305 (47,4%)

643

Age Distribution Deaths:

Age

Deaths

Percentage

0-9

2

0,3

10-19

2

0,3

20-29

4

0,6

30-39

39

6

40-49

70

10,8

50-59

160

24,8

60-69

169

26,2

70-79

124

19,2

80-89

59

9,1

90-99

14

2,7

 

643

100

Issued by Department of Health, 30 May 2020