As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 659 656 with 2 029 new cases identified.

The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 4 024 659 with 21 069 new tests conducted since the last report.

Total deaths and recoveries

Regrettably, we report 83 more COVID-19 related deaths: 4 from Eastern Cape 52 from KwaZulu-Natal, 5 from Gauteng, 4 from Western Cape and 18 from Limpopo. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 15 940.

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

Our recoveries now stand at 589 434 which translates to a recovery rate of 89,4%

UPDATE: 18 September 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 657 627 with 2 055 new cases identified.

The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 4 003 590 with 20 057 new tests conducted since the last report.

Total deaths and recoveries

Regrettably, we report 85 more COVID-19 related deaths: 5 from Eastern Cape 9 from KwaZulu-Natal, 62 from Gauteng, 7 from Western Cape and 2 from Northern Cape. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 15 857.

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 586 844 which translates to a recovery rate of 89,2%

Issued by Department of Health, 19 September 2020