14 May 2021

Media Statement

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 608 393.

 

Province Total cases for 14 May 2021 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 196497 12,2
Free State 93836 5,8
Gauteng 432810 26,9
KwaZulu-Natal 337824 21,0
Limpopo 64371 4,0
Mpumalanga 79693 5,0
North West 70413 4,4
Northern Cape 43593 2,7
Western Cape 289356 18,0
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1608393 100,0

 Testing Data

 The number of tests conducted to date is 11 052 993. Of these 41 994 tests were conducted since the last report

Sector Total tested New tested
PRIVATE 6 210 856 56% 27 536 66%
PUBLIC 4 842 137 44% 14 458 34%
Total 11 052 993 41 994

Deaths and Recoveries

 Today, 112 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 42, Gauteng 14, Kwa-Zulu Natal 5, Limpopo 0, Mpumalanga 0, North West 40, Northern Cape 0 and Western Cape 10 which brings the total to 55 124 deaths. Free State and North West have back captured data over several months as part of their auditing processes.

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 1 522 165, representing a recovery rate of 94,6%.

Province Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 11615 184 583 299
Free State 4011 84 784 5 041
Gauteng 10845 414 779 7 186
KwaZulu-Natal 10446 321 776 5 602
Limpopo 2336 61 632 403
Mpumalanga 1413 77 151 1 129
North West 1798 64 398 4 217
Northern Cape 960 37 462 5 171
Western Cape 11700 275 600 2 056
Total 55 124 1 522 165 31 104

Vaccination Rollout

 The number of vaccinations completed under the Sisonke Protocol as at 18.30 today is 474 318.

Dr. Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health