The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has reached 40,792 with 3,267 new cases identified. Western Cape accounts for 66.2% of total cases. A total of 820,675 tests have been conducted, with 34,696 tests in the last report. There were 56 new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the national total to 848. The recovery rate is 52.24% with 21,311 recoveries reported so far.

1. PRETORIA
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Media Release
4 June 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
Province Total cases for 4 June 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 4936 12,1
Free State 322 0,8
Gauteng 4845 11,9
KwaZulu-Natal 2869 7,0
Limpopo 206 0,5
Mpumalanga 144 0,4
North West 364 0,9
Northern Cape 95 0,2
Western Cape 27006 66,2
Unknown 5 0,0
Total 40792 100,0

2. 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:
Sector Total tested New tested
PRIVATE 402 188 49% 13 886 40%
PUBLIC 418 487 51% 20 810 60%
Grand Total 820 675 34 696
Province Deaths Recoveries
Eastern Cape 95 2460
Free State 9 128
Gauteng 33 2222
KwaZulu Natal 55 1260
Limpopo 3 146
Mpumalanga 0 86
North West 1 59
Northern Cape 1 33
Western Cape 651 14917
Total 848 21311

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 0,4
20-29 5 0,6
30-39 44 5,2
40-49 93 11,0
50-59 219 25,8
60-69 227 26,8
70-79 161 19,0
80-89 74 8,7
90-99 20 2,3
848 100
Male (%) Female (%) Total
450 (53%) 398 (47%) 848