Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 1 645 555 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa on 26 May 2021 is 1 645 555, with 4 623 new cases reported over the past 24 hours.

Province

Total cases for 26 May 2021

Percentage total

Eastern Cape

197 333

12.0

Free State

98 934

6.0

Gauteng

448 366

27.2

KwaZulu-Natal

339 241

20.6

Limpopo

65 008

4.0

Mpumalanga

81 586

5.0

North West

74 243

4.5

Northern Cape

48 616

3.0

Western Cape

292 228

17.8

Unknown

0

0.0

Total

1 645 555

100,0

Testing Data

The number of tests conducted to date is 11 452 185. Of these 45 877 tests were conducted since the last report.

Sector

Total tested

 

New tested

 

PRIVATE

6 449 921

56%

26 785

58%

PUBLIC

5 002 264

44%

19 092

42%

Total

11 452 185

 

45 877

 

Deaths and Recoveries

Today, 102 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 4, Free State 6, Gauteng 24, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4, Limpopo 5, Mpumalanga 4, North West 45, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 9 which brings the total to 56 077 deaths.

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

The cumulative recoveries now stand at 1 546 583 representing a recovery rate of 94, 0%.

Province

Total Deaths

Total Recoveries

Active Cases

Eastern Cape

11656

185 011

666

Free State

4263

87 491

7 180

Gauteng

11099

424 433

12 834

KwaZulu-Natal

10497

324 551

4 193

Limpopo

2415

61 977

616

Mpumalanga

1438

78 613

1 535

North West

1889

67 039

5 315

Northern Cape

1046

40 197

7 373

Western Cape

11774

277 271

3 183

Total

56 077

1 546 583

42 895

Vaccination Rollout:

The total vaccinated under the Sisonke Programme is 479 768. These vaccinations were with the one- dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine and are therefore completed vaccinations. As we indicated, the teams undertook data verification processes over the weekend in preparation for the finalization of a public facing live dashboard. The number reflected today is a result of this process, which removed duplications and vaccinations assigned incorrectly to Sisonke.

The total vaccinated in Phase Two as at midnight today is 282 135. These vaccinations were with the first dose of Pfizer vaccine.

Total individuals vaccinated; Sisonke and Pfizer first dose is 761 903.

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