15 May 2020
As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 13 524
Case Data
| Province | New cases on 15 May
2020 |
Total cases for 15 May
2020 |
Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 93 | 1662 | 12,3 |
| Free State | 6 | 151 | 1,1 |
| Gauteng | 75 | 2210 | 16,3 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 38 | 1482 | 11,0 |
| Limpopo | 2 | 57 | 0,4 |
| Mpumalanga | 0 | 67 | 0,5 |
| North West | 5 | 63 | 0,5 |
| Northern Cape | 3 | 34 | 0,3 |
| Western Cape | 563 | 7798 | 57,7 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 785 | 13524 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
421 555 tests have been conducted with 18 537 done in the last 24 hour cycle.
| Sector | Total Tested | New tested | ||
| Private | 206 781 | 49% | 8 464 | 46% |
| Public | 214 774 | 51% | 10 073 | 54% |
| Grand Total | 421 555 | 18 537 |
Reported Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably we report a further 9 COVID-19 related deaths- this brings the total national deaths to 247
We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who cared for the deceased
We are however encouraged by the rising number of recoveries which now stands at 6 083.
| Province | Deaths | Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 31 | 643 |
| Free State | 6 | 108 |
| Gauteng | 24 | 1552 |
| KwaZulu Natal | 45 | 795 |
| Limpopo | 3 | 36 |
| Mpumalanga | 0 | 44 |
| North West | 1 | 28 |
| Northern Cape | 0 | 20 |
| Western Cape | 137 | 2857 |
| Total | 247 | 6083 |
