Update on Covid-19 (07th June 2020)

7 June 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 48 285

Case Data

Testing Data

920 064 tests have been conducted cumulatively of which 28 395 were conducted since the last report

Reported COVID-19 Deaths and Recoveries:

Today, we are deeply saddened to report the first death in Mpumalanga.

The Western Cape has reported a further 45 COVID-19 related deaths

This brings the total national deaths to 998.

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

The recoveries to date are 24 364 – this translates to a recovery rate of 50,5%.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

Age Distribution Deaths:

Gender Distribution Deaths:

Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health

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Update on Covid-19 (06th June 2020)
6 June 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 45 973

Case Data

Testing Data
A total of 891 668 tests have been processed cumulatively of which 30 196 tests have been conducted since the last report.

Reported COVID-19 Deaths and Recoveries:
Regrettably, we report more 44 more COVID-19 related deaths: 25 in the Western Cape, 6 in KZN, 7 in Gauteng and 6 in the Eastern Cape. This brings the total national deaths to 952

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

Although the numbers of COVID-19 related deaths are rising, our mortality rate remains at 2%, well below the global average of 6%.

The recoveries to date are 24 258 – this translates to a recovery rate of 52,8%.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

Age Distribution Deaths:

Gender Distribution Deaths:

Dr Zwelini Mkhize

Minister of Health

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Update on Covid-19 (05th June 2020)

5 June 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 43 434

Case Data

Testing Data
A total of 850 871 tests have been processed cumulatively of which 30 196 tests have been conducted since the last report

Reported COVID-19 Deaths and Recoveries:
Regrettably, we report 60 more COVID-19 related deaths: 7 from Gauteng and 53 from Western Cape This brings the total national deaths to 908

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

The recoveries to date are 23 088 this translates to a recovery rate of 53,2%

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

Age Distribution Deaths:

Gender Distribution Deaths:

Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health

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Update on Covid-19 (04th June 2020)

Jun 4th, 2020

As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 40 792 with 3267 new cases identified.

Case Data

Testing Data

A total of 820 675 tests have been processed cumulatively of which 34 696 tests have been conducted since the last report

Reported COVID-19 Deaths and Recoveries:
Regrettably, we report 56 more COVID-19 related deaths: 1 in KwaZulu Natal, 1 in the Free State and 54 in Western Cape.

This brings the total national deaths to 848

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

The recoveries to date are 21 311 this translates to a recovery rate of 52,24%.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

Age Distribution Deaths:

Gender Distribution Deaths:

Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health