Update on Covid-19 (10th June 2020)
10 June 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 55 421
Case Data
Province |
Total cases for 9 June 2020 --> |
Percentage total |
Eastern Cape |
7154 |
12,9 --> |
Free State |
401 |
0,7 |
Gauteng --> |
7195 |
13,0 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
3347 --> |
6,0 |
Limpopo |
257 |
0,5 |
Mpumalanga |
207 |
0,4 |
North West |
657 |
1,2 |
Northern Cape |
125 |
0,2 |
Western Cape |
36021 |
65,0 |
Unknown |
57 |
0,1 |
Total |
55421 |
100,0 |
Testing Data
998 400 tests have been conducted cumulatively of which 30 330 were conducted since the last report.
Reported COVID-19 Deaths and Recoveries:
Regrettably, we report a further 48 COVID-19 related deaths: 37 from Western Cape, 9 from the Eastern Cape, and 2 from KwaZulu Natal.
This brings the total national deaths to 1210 with a mortality rate of 2,2%.
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 31 505– this translates to a recovery rate of 56,8%
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
Province |
Deaths |
Recoveries |
Eastern Cape |
147 |
3647 |
Free State |
9 |
162 |
Gauteng |
57 |
2825 |
KwaZulu Natal |
64 |
1572 |
Limpopo |
3 |
175 |
Mpumalanga |
1 |
116 |
North West |
1 |
104 |
Northern Cape |
1 |
42 |
Western Cape |
927 |
22862 |
Total |
1210 |
31505 |
Age Distribution Deaths:
Age |
Deaths |
Percentage |
0-9 |
3 |
0,2 |
10-19 |
3 |
0,2 |
20-29 |
17 |
1,4 |
30-39 |
68 |
5,6 |
40-49 |
145 |
12 |
50-59 |
290 |
24 |
60-69 |
335 |
27,8 |
70-79 |
221 |
18,3 |
80-89 |
96 |
7,9 |
90-99 |
28 |
2,3 |
Uknown |
4 |
0,3 |
1210 |
100 |
Gender Distribution Deaths:
Male (%) |
Female (%) |
Unknown |
Total |
621 (51,3%) |
588 (48,6%) |
1 (0,1%) |
1210 |
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health