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4 525 new Covid-19 cases identified - Zweli Mkhize

Minister says 213 more deaths reported, of which 95 were in the ECape

Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms 4 525 more cases of Coronavirus COVID-19

31 January 2021

As of today the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 453 761 with 4 525 new cases identified since the last report.

Province

Total cases for 31 January 2021

Percentage total

Eastern cape

191997

13,2

Free state

76279

5,2

Gauteng

388620

26,7

KwaZulu-Natal

315033

21,7

Limpopo

57981

4,0

Mpumalanga

65054

4,5

North West

57154

3,9

Northern cape

32010

2,2

Western Cape

269633

18,5

Unknown

0

0,0

Total

 1 453761

 100,0

The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 279 200 with 34 076 new tests recorded since the last report.

Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably, 213 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 95, Free State 8, Gauteng 58, Kwa-Zulu Natal 23, Mpumalanga 17, Northern Cape 4 and Western Cape 8.

This brings the total to 44 164 deaths.

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

Our recoveries now stand at 1 299 620, representing a recovery rate of 89%

Issued by Department of Health, 31 January 2021