9 August 2020

As of today, a cumulative total of  559 858 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded with 6670 new cases identified.

Case Data

Province Total cases for 9 Aug 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 82 401 14,7
Free State 28 370 5,1
Gauteng 192 767 34,4
KwaZulu-Natal 98 068 17,5
Limpopo 10 546 1,9
Mpumalanga 19 239 3,4
North West 21 837 3,9
Northern Cape 6621 1,2
Western Cape 99 959 17,9
Unknown 50 0,0
Total 559 858 100,0

 

Testing Data

The total number of tests conducted to date is 3 250 583 with 30 318 new tests conducted since the last report.

Sector Total tested New tested
Private 1 834 851 56% 13 877 46%
Public 1 415 732 44% 16 441 54%
Total 3 250 583 30 318

 

Reported Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, we report 198 new COVID-19 related deaths: 80 from Eastern Cape, 32 from Gauteng, 63 from KwaZulu Natal and 23  from Western Cape. This brings the cumulative number of deaths to 10 408

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

The number of recoveries currently stands at 411 147  which translates to a recovery rate of 73%

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

Province Deaths Recoveries
Eastern Cape 2209 76 061
Free State 350 12 642
Gauteng 2579 143 068
KwaZulu-Natal 1409 55 065
Limpopo 127 7813
Mpumalanga 139 14 592
North West 130 11 923
Northern Cape 66 3306
Western Cape 3399 86 677
Total 10 408 411 147