Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 1 611 143 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 611 143.

Province

Total cases for 15 May 2021

Percentage total

Eastern Cape

196554

12,2

Free State

94274

5,9

Gauteng

433819

26,9

KwaZulu-Natal

337923

21,0

Limpopo

64414

4,0

Mpumalanga

79808

5,0

North West

70749

4,4

Northern Cape

44031

2,7

Western Cape

289571

18,0

Unknown

0

0,0

Total

1611143

100,0

Testing Data

The number of tests conducted to date is 11 087 505. Of these 34 512 tests were conducted since the last report

Sector

Total tested

 

New tested

 

PRIVATE

6 231 265

56%

20 409

59%

PUBLIC

4 856 240

44%

14 103

41%

Total

11 087 505

 

34 512

 

Deaths and Recoveries

Today, 59 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 0, Free State 5, Gauteng 20, Kwa-Zulu Natal 8, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 2, North West 0, Northern Cape 18 and Western Cape 6 which brings the total to 55 183 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 1 523 243 representing a recovery rate of 94,5%.

Province

Total Deaths

Total Recoveries

Active Cases

Eastern Cape

11615

184 612

327

Free State

4016

84 953

5 305

Gauteng

10865

415 375

7 579

KwaZulu-Natal

10454

321 777

5 692

Limpopo

2336

61 662

416

Mpumalanga

1415

77 284

1 109

North West

1798

64 489

4 462

Northern Cape

978

37 491

5 562

Western Cape

11706

275 600

2 265

Total

55 183

1 523 243

32 717

Vaccination Rollout

The number of vaccinations completed under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 today is 478 452.

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