The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has reached 45,973 as of June 6, 2020. The Western Cape province accounts for 66.1% of total cases. A total of 850,871 tests have been conducted nationally, with 30,196 tests conducted since the last report. Regrettably, 44 more COVID-19 related deaths were reported, bringing the national death toll to 952. The mortality rate remains at 2%, below the global average of 6%. A total of 24,258 recoveries have been reported, translating to a 52.8% recovery rate.

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Media Release
6 June 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is
45 973
Case Data
Province Total cases for 6 June 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 5629 12,2
Free State 348 0,8
Gauteng 5626 12,2
KwaZulu-Natal 3016 6,6
Limpopo 216 0,5
Mpumalanga 181 0,4
North West 468 1,0
Northern Cape 105 0,2
Western Cape 30379 66,1
Unknown 5 0
Total 45 973 100,0

2. 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 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:
Sector Total tested New tested
Private 431 183 48% 15 441 38%
Public 460 485 52% 25 356 62%
Grand Total 891 668 40 797
Province Deaths Recoveries
Eastern Cape 101 2666
Free State 9 152
Gauteng 47 2344
KwaZulu Natal 61 1378
Limpopo 3 158
Mpumalanga 0 94
North West 1 73
Northern Cape 1 38
Western Cape 729 17355
Total 952 24258

3. Age Distribution Deaths:
Gender Distribution Deaths:
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
Age Deaths Percentage
0-9 2 0,2
10-19 3 0,3
20-29 8 0,8
30-39 52 5,5
40-49 110 11,6
50-59 242 25,4
60-69 258 27,1
70-79 178 18,7
80-89 79 8,3
90-99 20 2,1
952 100
Male (%) Female (%) Total
504 (53%) 448 (47%) 952