Department of Health https://www.gov.za/ en Health on implementation of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/health-implementation-covid-19-vaccine-booster-doses-23-dec-2021 <span> Health on implementation of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses</span> <span><span>tsoana</span></span> <span>Thu, 12/23/2021 - 13:11</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-12-23T12:00:00Z">23 Dec 2021</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Department of Health is pleased to announce the details of the implementation of booster doses for the COVID-19 vaccines in use in the country.</p> <p>The regulator, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved the use of Pfizer vaccine as a booster of the primary Pfizer vaccine two dose series some time ago. This approval is for the vaccination of people six months after the administration of the second dose (or in the case of immunocompromised people who receive an additional primary dose, after their third dose).</p> <p>SAHPRA has also approved the use of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine for boosters of the single dose primary J&J schedule at least 2 months after primary vaccination.</p> <p>The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Vaccines for COVID-19 (VMAC) has advised the Minister regarding booster vaccines.</p> <p>Thus, from 24th December 2021 the National Vaccination Programme will provide J&J booster vaccinations to anyone who received their last dose at least 2 months prior (24th October 2021 or before and from then on at least 2 months interval).</p> <p>The recommended interval is after 2 months but preferably before 6 months from the primary dose.</p> <p>From 28th December 2021 the National Vaccination Programme will provide Pfizer booster vaccinations to anyone who received their last dose at least 6 months since the second primary dose.</p> <p>Booster doses are the same vaccine in the same dose administered to people who have had a primary vaccination series and are administered to allow the body to boost its immunity to the COVID-19 virus.</p> <p>For media enquiries, please contact: </p> <p>Mr Foster Mohale<br />National Health Department <br />Cell: 0724323792<br />Email: <a href="http://Foster.mohale@health.gov.za">Foster.mohale@health.gov.za</a></p> <p>Mr Doctor Tshwale<br />Media Liaison Officer for Health Minister<br />Cell: 063 657 8487</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.doh.gov.za" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-subjects/coronavirus" hreflang="en">Coronavirus</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:11:47 +0000 tsoana 811038 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/health-implementation-covid-19-vaccine-booster-doses-23-dec-2021#comments Minister Zweli Mkhize on the outcomes of the Coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine efficacy studies https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-outcomes-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-efficacy-studies <span>Minister Zweli Mkhize on the outcomes of the Coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine efficacy studies</span> <span><span>Estelle Greeff</span></span> <span>Wed, 02/10/2021 - 07:57</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-02-10T12:00:00Z">10 Feb 2021</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Fellow South Africans,</p> <p>On Monday, 08 February 2021, I the Minister of Health, Dr Zwelini Mkhize- briefed the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Vaccination that is chaired by the Deputy President of the Republic, Honourable Mr. David Mabuza on the efficacy of the AstraZeneca vaccine against the 501Y.V2 variant of the Coronavirus, which is prevalent in South Africa. In turn, another briefing was made to the NCCC when the IMC tabled its reports on vaccination. </p> <p>The South African government is committed to ensuring that we utilize the best options and approaches to protect our population from infections, including COVID-19. South Africa has well established protocols of ensuring safe use of all new health products and we are pleased our research system is working well, not only in ensuring quality control, but also by leading global research work on the study of the Coronavirus.</p> <p>South African scientists and researchers commenced studies on the efficacy of various vaccines during 2020. They paid a dedicated focus on the impact of vaccines against the 501Y.V2 variant in the latter part of the year and in early January 2021. The results of these studies became available only on Friday, 05 February 2021 and publicly released on Sunday, 7th February 2021. It is as a result of this work, in which the government has directly invested, that it was established that the Astra Zeneca vaccine does not prevent mild to moderate disease of the 501Y.V2 variant. This timely finding has ensured that all measures are taken to utilize the most efficacious vaccine in our vaccination strategy.</p> <p>All vaccines were developed on the basis of the original SARS-COV-2 variant that was prevalent throughout the world. The government’s process of procuring vaccines preceded the discovery of the 501Y.V2 variant and other variants.  Before the efficacy results, South Africa could not delay receipt of the vaccine batches to await the results of the efficacy studies by our scientists, as this would have relegated the country to the back of the line for vaccines due to global shortage of supplies.</p> <p>There are concerns in the public domain about the expiry date of the received AstraZeneca vaccine batches (30th April 2021). The vaccines have not expired. In addition, in keeping with the original vaccination plan, if the Department of Health were to proceed with the AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out, the doses would be used up by the expiry date. Furthermore, the April expiry date was not discovered by accident but through the implementation of our quality assurance and control protocols.</p> <p>Given the outcomes of the efficacy studies, the Department of Health will continue with the planned phase 1 vaccination using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been proven effective against the 501Y.V2 variant and the necessary approval processes for use in South Africa are underway. The roll out of vaccination will proceed in the form of an implementation study with the partnership of the Medical Research Council and the National Department of Health vaccination sites across the country. This will provide valuable information about the pandemic in the post-vaccination community and thus, ensure early identification of breakthrough infections should they occur amongst vaccinated health workers.</p> <p>In addition, the country has also secured doses from Pfizer for phase 1 roll-out. Our scientists are continuing to evaluate other candidates and we are simultaneously engaging manufactueres. We are in advanced stages of evaluating and engaging the manufacturers of the Sputnik -V candidate. Engagements with Sinopharm also continue with an offer made by China currently being considered. A Non Disclosure Agreement has been signed and the ratification processes in SAHPRA is in progress. Similarly, our engagements with Moderna are ongoing and we will make further announcements, as we always do, when we are in a position to do so.</p> <p>On the other hand, our scientists will continue with further deliberations on the AstraZeneca vaccine use in South Africa, and depending on their advice, the vaccine will be swapped before the expiry date. By exchanging unused vaccines before the expiry date, the Department of Heath will ensure that the acquired AstraZeneca vaccines do not become wasteful and fruitless expenditure.</p> <p>Meanwhile, we wish to remind fellow citizens that the mainstay of preventing COVID-19, until the country reaches population immunity, remains the continued adherence to health protocols of washing hands with soap or 70% alcohol-based sanitizer, wearing of masks in public, and to keep to the 1.5 meters social distance.</p> <p>Media enquiries:<br />MLO: Dr Lwazi Manzi<br />Cell: 082 678 8979</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.doh.gov.za" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-subjects/coronavirus" hreflang="en">Coronavirus</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:57:11 +0000 Estelle Greeff 804431 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-outcomes-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-efficacy-studies#comments MEC Gwen Ramokgopa visits children affected by Listeriosis in Soweto, 13 Mar https://www.gov.za/news/media-advisories/government-activities/mec-gwen-ramokgopa-visits-children-affected-listeriosis <span> MEC Gwen Ramokgopa visits children affected by Listeriosis in Soweto, 13 Mar</span> <span><span>Londekile</span></span> <span>Tue, 03/13/2018 - 11:28</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2018-03-13T12:00:00Z">13 Mar 2018</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Gauteng MEC for Health Dr Gwen Ramokgopa will today, 13 March 2018 visit children that were affected by Listeriosis at Klipspruit West, Soweto .</p> <p>This follows the case where nine children under the age of 5 years presented to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital with febrile gastro-enteritis on Friday 12th January.</p> <p>The paediatrician suspected foodborne disease, including listeriosis, as a possible cause. The environmental health practitioners (EHPs) were informed and on the same day visited the crèche, and obtained samples from two unrelated polony brands (manufactured by Enterprise and Rainbow Chicken Limited (RCL) respectively) and submitted these to the laboratory for testing.<br /><br />Details of the visit are as follows:<br />Date: 13 March 2018<br />Time: 14h00<br />Venue: Child Care and Orientation Centre. 104  Fuschia Road, Klipspruit West,  Soweto</p> <p>Enquiries: Khutso Rabothata<br />Cell: 060 997 7066<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za">mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za</a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-province field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Province</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/929" hreflang="en">Gauteng</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-speech-event-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Event Category</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/event-category/government-activities" hreflang="en">Government activities</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.health.gpg.gov.za/" target="_blank">Gauteng Health </a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gauteng field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/gauteng/gauteng-health" hreflang="en">Gauteng Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/950" hreflang="en">Media advisories</a></div> Tue, 13 Mar 2018 09:28:41 +0000 Londekile 777869 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-advisories/government-activities/mec-gwen-ramokgopa-visits-children-affected-listeriosis#comments Minister Aaron Motsoaledi appoints an Ad-hoc Independent Appeals Tribunal https://www.gov.za/speeches/ad-hoc-independent-appeals-tribunal-13-mar-2017-0000 <span> Minister Aaron Motsoaledi appoints an Ad-hoc Independent Appeals Tribunal</span> <span><span>Vuyelwa</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/13/2017 - 14:45</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2017-03-13T12:00:00Z">13 Mar 2017</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Minister of Health Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has in terms of section 88A (2) and (3) (a) of the National Health Amendment Act, no 63 of 2003 today appointed an Ad-hoc Independent tribunal.</p> <p>The tribunal headed by the retired Judge President of the Gauteng High Court, Judge Bernard Ngoepe will process all appeals relating to Health Ombuds report into circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients, Gauteng Province.</p> <p>The tribunal consists of the following:</p> <ul><li>Judge Bernard Ngoepe (Chairperson). The retired Judge President of the North Gauteng High Court.</li> <li>Prof. Brian Robertson, the retired professor of Psychiatry, University of Cape Town.</li> <li>Prof. Hoosen Coovadia, retired professor of Pediatrics, University of Natal.</li> </ul><p>The act says a tribunal must consists of not more than three persons; of whom:</p> <ul><li>One must be a person who is a retired judge of a High Court or a retired magistrate, who must be the chairperson; and</li> <li>Two must be persons appointed on account of their knowledge of the health care industry.</li> </ul><p>The Independent Ad-Hoc tribunal is appointed with immediate effect and is expected to conclude the appeal process within a period of two months.</p> <p>The Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi wishes members of the tribunal well in discharging their responsibilities.</p> <p>Enquiries:<br />Joe Maila<br />Cell: 082 887 3581<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:joe.maila@health.gov.za">joe.maila@health.gov.za</a></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.doh.gov.za" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:45:01 +0000 Vuyelwa 761455 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/speeches/ad-hoc-independent-appeals-tribunal-13-mar-2017-0000#comments Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on conduct of doctors charged with misconduct for alleged malpractice and negligence https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-aaron-motsoaledi-conduct-doctors-charged-misconduct-alleged <span> Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on conduct of doctors charged with misconduct for alleged malpractice and negligence</span> <span><span>lebang</span></span> <span>Mon, 07/13/2015 - 13:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2015-07-13T12:00:00Z">13 Jul 2015</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3><strong>Two doctors to face criminal charges over teen mom's death</strong></h3> <p>Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has this morning convened a meeting with all role players at the Evander District Hospital near Secunda, Mpumalanga as part of the overall investigation into the conduct of two doctors charged with misconduct for alleged malpractice and negligence last week.</p> <p>Two doctors practicing at Evander District Hospital near Secunda in Mpumalanga may face criminal charges after the hospital laid murder charges against the pair following the death of a teen mother after caesarean.</p> <p>The Minister regards the conduct of these two doctors as serious and believes that their action do not only constitute negligence or malpractice but a criminal act that needs thorough investigation saying "there must be consequences, that's the reason we also opened a criminal case with the South African Police Service".</p> <p>Preliminary clinical investigations reveals that the pair acted outside the rule by not adhering to prescribed clinical guidelines when attending to the teen pregnant mother. During the Minister's visit to the Evander District Hospital, it was also established that the two doctors have a "tendency to disregard clinical instructions" with impunity.</p> <p>The two Evander District Hospital doctors are suspended for misconduct with immediate effect pending the outcome of both clinical and criminal investigations.</p> <p>The matter is also referred to the Health Professions Council of South Africa for investigation into the ethical conduct of the pair.</p> <p>Enquiries:<br />Joe Maila<br />Cell: 082 887 3581               <br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:mailaj@health.gov.za">mailaj@health.gov.za</a> / <a href="mailto:health.spokesperson@gmail.com">health.spokesperson@gmail.com</a><br />Twitter: @mjmaila @HealthZA</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.doh.gov.za" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/707" hreflang="en">Health</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:20:54 +0000 lebang 741210 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-aaron-motsoaledi-conduct-doctors-charged-misconduct-alleged#comments Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 651 52 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-651-52-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-15-sep <span> Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 651 52 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19</span> <span><span>Vuyelwa</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/15/2020 - 22:11</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-09-15T12:00:00Z">15 Sep 2020</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 651 521 with 772 new cases identified</p> <table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Province</strong></td> <td><strong>Total cases for 15 September 2020</strong></td> <td><strong>Percentage total</strong></td> </tr><tr><td>Eastern Cape</td> <td>87514</td> <td>13,4</td> </tr><tr><td>Free State</td> <td>42255</td> <td>6,5</td> </tr><tr><td>Gauteng</td> <td>215481</td> <td>33,1</td> </tr><tr><td>KwaZulu-Natal</td> <td>116674</td> <td>17,9</td> </tr><tr><td>Limpopo</td> <td>14263</td> <td>2,2</td> </tr><tr><td>Mpumalanga</td> <td>25860</td> <td>4,0</td> </tr><tr><td>North West</td> <td>27321</td> <td>4,2</td> </tr><tr><td>Northern Cape</td> <td>13616</td> <td>2,1</td> </tr><tr><td>Western Cape</td> <td>108537</td> <td>16,7</td> </tr><tr><td>Unknown</td> <td>0</td> <td>0,0</td> </tr><tr><td>Total</td> <td>651521</td> <td>100,0</td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p>The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 3 940 217 with 11 603 new tests conducted since the last report.</p> <p><img alt="" sizes="(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px" src="https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/15th-sept-table.jpg" srcset="https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/15th-sept-table-200x40.jpg 200w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/15th-sept-table-300x61.jpg 300w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/15th-sept-table-400x81.jpg 400w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/15th-sept-table-600x121.jpg 600w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/15th-sept-table.jpg 753w" /></p> <p><strong>Total Deaths and Recoveries</strong><br /><br />Regrettably, we report 142 more COVID-19 related deaths: 16 from KwaZulu-Natal, 12 from Gauteng, 4 from Eastern Cape, 13 from Western Cape, 11 from Northern Cape, 19 from Mpumalanga and 67 from Limpopo.</p> <p>This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 15 641.</p> <p>We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers that treated the deceased patients.</p> <p>Our recoveries now stand at 583 126 which translates to a recovery rate of 89,5%</p> <table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Province</strong></td> <td><strong>Total Deaths</strong></td> <td><strong>Total Recoveries</strong></td> <td><strong>Active Cases</strong></td> </tr><tr><td>Eastern Cape</td> <td>3055</td> <td>83629</td> <td>830</td> </tr><tr><td>Free State</td> <td>838</td> <td>28452</td> <td>12965</td> </tr><tr><td>Gauteng</td> <td>3933</td> <td>191668</td> <td>19880</td> </tr><tr><td>KwaZulu-Natal</td> <td>2425</td> <td>107149</td> <td>7100</td> </tr><tr><td>Limpopo</td> <td>325</td> <td>13413</td> <td>525</td> </tr><tr><td>Mpumalanga</td> <td>485</td> <td>24597</td> <td>778</td> </tr><tr><td>North West</td> <td>325</td> <td>22762</td> <td>4234</td> </tr><tr><td>Northern Cape</td> <td>176</td> <td>10412</td> <td>3028</td> </tr><tr><td>Western Cape</td> <td>4079</td> <td>101044</td> <td>3414</td> </tr><tr><td>National</td> <td>15641</td> <td>583126</td> <td>52754</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.doh.gov.za" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-subjects/coronavirus" hreflang="en">Coronavirus</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:11:39 +0000 Vuyelwa 800891 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-651-52-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-15-sep#comments Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 653 444 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-653-444-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-16 <span> Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 653 444 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19</span> <span><span>Vuyelwa</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/16/2020 - 20:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-09-16T12:00:00Z">16 Sep 2020</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 653 444 with 1 923 new cases identified.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Province</strong></td> <td><strong>Total cases for 16 September 2020</strong></td> <td><strong>Percentage total</strong></td> </tr><tr><td>Eastern Cape</td> <td>87663</td> <td>13,4</td> </tr><tr><td>Free State</td> <td>42602</td> <td>6,5</td> </tr><tr><td>Gauteng</td> <td>215898</td> <td>33,0</td> </tr><tr><td>KwaZulu-Natal</td> <td>116910</td> <td>17,9</td> </tr><tr><td>Limpopo</td> <td>14364</td> <td>2,2</td> </tr><tr><td>Mpumalanga</td> <td>25986</td> <td>4,0</td> </tr><tr><td>North West</td> <td>27527</td> <td>4,2</td> </tr><tr><td>Northern Cape</td> <td>13727</td> <td>2,1</td> </tr><tr><td>Western Cape</td> <td>108767</td> <td>16,6</td> </tr><tr><td>Unknown</td> <td>0</td> <td>0,0</td> </tr><tr><td>Total</td> <td>653444</td> <td>100,0</td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p>The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 3 961 179 with 20 962 new tests conducted since the last report.</p> <p><img alt="" sizes="(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px" src="https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/16th-sept-table.jpg" srcset="https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/16th-sept-table-200x40.jpg 200w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/16th-sept-table-300x61.jpg 300w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/16th-sept-table-400x81.jpg 400w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/16th-sept-table-600x121.jpg 600w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/16th-sept-table.jpg 753w" /></p> <p><strong>Total Deaths and Recoveries</strong><br /><br />Regrettably, we report 64 more COVID-19 related deaths: 24 from KwaZulu-Natal, 14 from Gauteng, 9 from Western Cape, 6 from Northern Cape and 11 from Mpumalanga.</p> <p>This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 15 705.</p> <p>We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers that treated the deceased patients.</p> <p>Our recoveries now stand at 584 195 which translates to a recovery rate of 89,4%</p> <p> </p> <table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Province</strong></td> <td><strong>Total Deaths</strong></td> <td><strong>Total Recoveries</strong></td> <td><strong>Active Cases</strong></td> </tr><tr><td>Eastern Cape</td> <td>3055</td> <td>83629</td> <td>979</td> </tr><tr><td>Free State</td> <td>838</td> <td>28586</td> <td>13178</td> </tr><tr><td>Gauteng</td> <td>3947</td> <td>191923</td> <td>20028</td> </tr><tr><td>KwaZulu-Natal</td> <td>2449</td> <td>107282</td> <td>7179</td> </tr><tr><td>Limpopo</td> <td>325</td> <td>13413</td> <td>626</td> </tr><tr><td>Mpumalanga</td> <td>496</td> <td>24653</td> <td>837</td> </tr><tr><td>North West</td> <td>325</td> <td>22948</td> <td>4254</td> </tr><tr><td>Northern Cape</td> <td>182</td> <td>10486</td> <td>3059</td> </tr><tr><td>Western Cape</td> <td>4088</td> <td>101275</td> <td>3404</td> </tr><tr><td>National</td> <td>15705</td> <td>584195</td> <td>53544</td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.doh.gov.za" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-subjects/coronavirus" hreflang="en">Coronavirus</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:55:54 +0000 Vuyelwa 800930 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-653-444-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-16#comments Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 276 242 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-276-242-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-12 <span> Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 276 242 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19</span> <span><span>Londekile</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/12/2020 - 21:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-07-12T12:00:00Z">12 Jul 2020</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As announced by His Excellency President MC Ramaphosa, a cumulative total of 276 242 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been reported with 12 058 new cases identified.</p> <p><strong>Case Data</strong></p> <table><tbody><tr><td width="200"><strong>Province</strong></td> <td width="199"><strong>Total cases for 12 July 2020</strong></td> <td width="200"><strong>Percentage total</strong></td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Eastern Cape</td> <td width="199">50300</td> <td width="200">18,2</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Free State</td> <td width="199">5224</td> <td width="200">1,9</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Gauteng</td> <td width="199">98431</td> <td width="200">35,6</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">KwaZulu-Natal</td> <td width="199">25572</td> <td width="200">9,3</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Limpopo</td> <td width="199">3014</td> <td width="200">1,1</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Mpumalanga</td> <td width="199">3977</td> <td width="200">1,4</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">North West</td> <td width="199">9924</td> <td width="200">3,6</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Northern Cape</td> <td width="199">1401</td> <td width="200">0,5</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Western Cape</td> <td width="199">78399</td> <td width="200">28,4</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Unknown</td> <td width="199">0</td> <td width="200">0,0</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Total</td> <td width="199">276242</td> <td width="200">100,0</td> </tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Testing Data</strong><br />The total number of tests conducted to date is 2 154 391 with 45 821 new tests conducted since the last report.</p> <p><img alt="" height="151" sizes="(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px" src="https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/12th-july-table.jpg" srcset="https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/12th-july-table-200x40.jpg 200w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/12th-july-table-300x60.jpg 300w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/12th-july-table-400x80.jpg 400w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/12th-july-table-600x120.jpg 600w, https://sacoronavirus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/12th-july-table.jpg 753w" width="753" /></p> <p><strong>Reported Deaths and Recoveries</strong><br /><br />Regrettably, we report a further 108 COVID-19 related deaths- 7 from KwaZulu Natal, 15 from Western Cape, 22 from Eastern Cape, and 64 from Gauteng.</p> <p>This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 4079.</p> <p>We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.</p> <p>The number of recoveries is 134 874, which translates to a recovery rate of 48,8%</p> <p><strong>The provincial breakdown is as follows:</strong></p> <table><tbody><tr><td width="200"><strong>Province</strong></td> <td width="199"><strong>Deaths</strong></td> <td width="200"><strong>Recoveries</strong></td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Eastern Cape</td> <td width="199">686</td> <td width="200">31586</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Free State</td> <td width="199">19</td> <td width="200">681</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Gauteng</td> <td width="199">644</td> <td width="200">32958</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">KwaZulu-Natal</td> <td width="199">280</td> <td width="200">6021</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Limpopo</td> <td width="199">33</td> <td width="200">1147</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Mpumalanga</td> <td width="199">22</td> <td width="200">910</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">North West</td> <td width="199">36</td> <td width="200">2191</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Northern Cape</td> <td width="199">11</td> <td width="200">310</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Western Cape</td> <td width="199">2348</td> <td width="200">59070</td> </tr><tr><td width="200">Total</td> <td width="199">4079</td> <td width="200">134874</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.doh.gov.za" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-subjects/coronavirus" hreflang="en">Coronavirus</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/671" hreflang="en">Statistics</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:25:18 +0000 Londekile 799238 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-276-242-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-12#comments Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 587 345 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-587-345-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-16 <span> Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 587 345 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19</span> <span><span>Vuyelwa</span></span> <span>Sun, 08/16/2020 - 20:38</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-08-16T12:00:00Z">16 Aug 2020</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As of today, a cumulative total of 587 345 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded with 3 692 new cases identified. </p> <p><strong>Case Data</strong></p> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>Province</p> </td> <td> <p>Total cases for 16 August 2020</p> </td> <td> <p>Percentage total</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Eastern Cape</p> </td> <td> <p>84006</p> </td> <td> <p>14,3</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Free State</p> </td> <td> <p>31870</p> </td> <td> <p>5,4</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Gauteng</p> </td> <td> <p>199635</p> </td> <td> <p>34,0</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>KwaZulu-Natal</p> </td> <td> <p>105383</p> </td> <td> <p>17,9</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Limpopo</p> </td> <td> <p>11573</p> </td> <td> <p>2,0</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Mpumalanga</p> </td> <td> <p>21289</p> </td> <td> <p>3,6</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>North West</p> </td> <td> <p>23250</p> </td> <td> <p>4,0</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Northern Cape</p> </td> <td> <p>7840</p> </td> <td> <p>1,3</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Western Cape</p> </td> <td> <p>102449</p> </td> <td> <p>17,4</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Unknown</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>0,0</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Total</p> </td> <td> <p>587345</p> </td> <td> <p>100,0</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Testing Data</strong></p> <p>The total number of tests conducted to date is 3 400 638 with 22 609 new tests conducted since the last report</p> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>Sector</p> </td> <td> <p>Total tested</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>New tested</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>PRIVATE</p> </td> <td> <p>1 919 689</p> </td> <td> <p>56%</p> </td> <td> <p>12 127</p> </td> <td> <p>54%</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>PUBLIC</p> </td> <td> <p>1 480 949</p> </td> <td> <p>44%</p> </td> <td> <p>10 482</p> </td> <td> <p>46%</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Total</p> </td> <td> <p>3 400 638</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>22 609</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Reported Deaths and Recoveries</strong></p> <p>Regrettably we report a further 162 COVID-19 related deaths- 70 from Eastern Cape, 27 from Gauteng, 21 from KwaZulu-Natal, 6 from Free State, 18 from North West and 20 from  Western Cape. This brings the total COVID-19 related cumulative deaths to 11 839</p> <p>We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased.</p> <p>The recoveries now stand at 472 377 which translates to a recovery rate of 80%</p> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>Province</p> </td> <td> <p>Deaths</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Recoveries</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Eastern Cape</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2517</p> </td> <td> <p>78862</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Free State</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>519</p> </td> <td> <p>15819</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Gauteng</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2915</p> </td> <td> <p>159712</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>KwaZulu-Natal</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1672</p> </td> <td> <p>78909</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Limpopo</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>159</p> </td> <td> <p>10281</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Mpumalanga</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>189</p> </td> <td> <p>18430</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>North West</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>194</p> </td> <td> <p>14980</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Northern Cape</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>94</p> </td> <td> <p>4515</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Western Cape</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3580</p> </td> <td> <p>90869</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Total</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>11 839</p> </td> <td> <p>472377</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.doh.gov.za" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-subjects/coronavirus" hreflang="en">Coronavirus</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:38:59 +0000 Vuyelwa 800114 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-587-345-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-16#comments Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 627 041 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-627-041-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-31 <span> Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 627 041 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19</span> <span><span>Joy</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/31/2020 - 21:40</span> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-08-31T12:00:00Z">31 Aug 2020</time></div> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As of today, a cumulative total of 627 041 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded with 1 985 new cases identified</p> <p>Case Data</p> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong>Province</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Total cases for 31 August 2020</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Percentage total</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Eastern Cape</p> </td> <td> <p>86163</p> </td> <td> <p>13,7</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Free State</p> </td> <td> <p>37888</p> </td> <td> <p>6,0</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Gauteng</p> </td> <td> <p>210169</p> </td> <td> <p>33,5</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>KwaZulu-Natal</p> </td> <td> <p>113006</p> </td> <td> <p>18,0</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Limpopo</p> </td> <td> <p>13265</p> </td> <td> <p>2,1</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Mpumalanga</p> </td> <td> <p>24405</p> </td> <td> <p>3,9</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>North West</p> </td> <td> <p>25348</p> </td> <td> <p>4,0</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Northern Cape</p> </td> <td> <p>10726</p> </td> <td> <p>1,7</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Western Cape</p> </td> <td> <p>106021</p> </td> <td> <p>16,9</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Unknown</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>0,0</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Total</p> </td> <td> <p>627041</p> </td> <td> <p>100,0</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p>The total number of tests conducted to date is 3 693 721 with 18 849 new tests conducted since the last report</p> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>Sector</p> </td> <td> <p>Total tested</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>New tested</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>PRIVATE</p> </td> <td> <p>2 091 565</p> </td> <td> <p>57%</p> </td> <td> <p>14 472</p> </td> <td> <p>77%</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>PUBLIC</p> </td> <td> <p>1 602 156</p> </td> <td> <p>43%</p> </td> <td> <p>4 377</p> </td> <td> <p>23%</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Total</p> </td> <td> <p>3 693 721</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>18 849</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p>Total Deaths and Recoveries</p> <p>Regrettably, we report 121 more COVID-19 related deaths: 1 from KwaZulu-Natal, 20 from Gauteng, 20 from Eastern Cape, 24 from Western Cape, 8 from North West, 16 from Free State, 23 from Limpopo and 9 from Northern Cape. This brings the total number of</p> <p>COVID-19 related deaths to 14 149.</p> <p>We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers that treated the deceased patients.</p> <p>Our recoveries now stand at 540 923 which translates to a recovery rate of 86%</p> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong>Province</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Total Deaths</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Total Recoveries</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Active Cases</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Eastern Cape</p> </td> <td> <p>2896</p> </td> <td> <p>81373</p> </td> <td> <p>1894</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Free State</p> </td> <td> <p>709</p> </td> <td> <p>23180</p> </td> <td> <p>13999</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Gauteng</p> </td> <td> <p>3592</p> </td> <td> <p>182466</p> </td> <td> <p>24111</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>KwaZulu-Natal</p> </td> <td> <p>2139</p> </td> <td> <p>95993</p> </td> <td> <p>14874</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Limpopo</p> </td> <td> <p>202</p> </td> <td> <p>12398</p> </td> <td> <p>665</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Mpumalanga</p> </td> <td> <p>341</p> </td> <td> <p>22738</p> </td> <td> <p>1326</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>North West</p> </td> <td> <p>248</p> </td> <td> <p>18636</p> </td> <td> <p>6464</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Northern Cape</p> </td> <td> <p>129</p> </td> <td> <p>7003</p> </td> <td> <p>3594</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Western Cape</p> </td> <td> <p>3893</p> </td> <td> <p>97136</p> </td> <td> <p>4992</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Total</p> </td> <td> <p>14149</p> </td> <td> <p>540923</p> </td> <td> <p>71919</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p style="margin-top:1px"> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-issued-by-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Issued by</div> <div class="field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-website-url field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="http://www.doh.gov.za" target="_blank">Department of Health</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More from</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/taxonomy/term/886" hreflang="en">Department of Health</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-subjects field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">More on</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-subjects/coronavirus" hreflang="en">Coronavirus</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-gcis-speech-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.gov.za/speech-categories/media-statements" hreflang="en">Media Statements</a></div> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:40:20 +0000 Joy 800497 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-627-041-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-31#comments