Update on Covid-19 (16th November 2020)

16 November 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 752 269 with 1 245 new cases identified since the last report.

The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 142 947 with 12 755 new tests conducted since the last report.

Total Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, 73 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 32, Free State 23, Gauteng 7 and Western Cape 11.

This brings the total deaths to 20 314. Of the 73 deaths, 15 reportedly occurred in the last 48 hours: 7 in the Eastern Cape, 2 in Gauteng, and 6 in the Western Cape.

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 695 496 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,5%

UPDATE 14 November 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 749 182 with 2 237 new cases identified since the last report.

The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 110 384 with 23 497 new tests conducted since the last report.

Total Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, 53 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 34, Free State 6, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5 and Western Cape 8. This brings the total to 20 206. Of the 53 deaths, 19 reportedly occurred in the last 48 hours: 8 in the Eastern Cape, 3 in the Free State,1 in KwaZulu Natal and 7 in the Western Cape.

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

Our recoveries now stand at 693 261 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,5%

UPDATE 13 November 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 746 945 with 2 213 new cases identified since the last report.

The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 5 086 887 with 23 430 new tests conducted since the last report.

Total Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, 77 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 29, Free State 21, Gauteng 4, Kwa-Zulu Natal 7, Limpopo 4, Mpumalanga 1 and Western Cape 11.

This brings the total to 20 153. Of the 77 deaths, 16 reportedly occurred in the last 48 hours: 11 in the Eastern Cape, 2 in the Free State, 1 in Gauteng, 2 in KwaZulu Natal,

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 692 177 which translates to a recovery rate of 92,7%

Issued by Department of Health, 16 November 2020