The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa today is 22 583.

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Media Release
24 May 2020
As announced by His Excellency, President MC Ramaphosa, the total number of confirmed
COVID-19 cases in South Africa today is 22 583.
Case Data
Province Total cases for 24 May 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 2690 11,9
Free State 202 0,9
Gauteng 2773 12,3
KwaZulu-Natal 1815 8,0
Limpopo 128 0,6
Mpumalanga 101 0,4
North West 94 0,4
Northern Cape 40 0,2
Western Cape 14740 65,3
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 22583 100,0

2. Testing Data
A total of 583 855 tests have been conducted to date with 19 485 tests done in last past 24
hour testing cycle.
Reported COVID-19 Deaths:
Regrettably, we report 22 more COVID-19 related deaths- this brings the total national
deaths to 429
We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased and thank the health
care workers who treated these patients.
The total number of recoveries is 11 100 with 11 483 active cases. This translates to a re-
covery rate of 49%. This is above the global recovery rate which is 42%
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
Ends...
Sector Total tested New tested
Private 285 454 49% 8 917 46%
Public 298 401 51% 10 568 54%
Grand Total 583 855 19 485
Province Deaths Recoveries
Eastern Cape 59 1335
Free State 6 121
Gauteng 29 1840
KwaZulu Natal 49 1111
Limpopo 3 53
Mpumalanga 0 58
North West 1 29
Northern Cape 1 28
Western Cape 281 6525
Total 429 11100