The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has reached 15,515 with 1,160 new cases in the past 24 hours. The Western Cape province accounts for 59.9% of the national total and 76% of new cases. A further 3 deaths were reported, bringing the national toll to 264, with the majority of deaths occurring in people aged 50-69. 460,873 tests have been conducted to date, with 21,314 in the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries is 7,006.

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Media Release
17 May 2020
As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 15 515 with
1160 new cases identified in the last 24 hour cycle of testing.
Case Data
We remain concerned about the developments in the Western Cape, with the total cumula7ve cases
now comprising almost 60% of the na7onal cumula7ve cases and the new cases from Western Cape
comprising 76% of the new cases from the past 24 hour cycle.
Province
New cases on 17 May
2020
Total cases for 17 May
2020
Percentage total
Eastern Cape 124 1936 12,5
Free State 5 158 1,0
Gauteng 67 2329 15,0
KwaZulu Natal 45 1543 9,9
Limpopo 18 77 0,5
Mpumalanga 3 71 0,5
North West 6 70 0,5
Northern Cape 2 37 0,2
Western Cape 890 9294 59,9
Total 1160 15515 100,0

2. Testing Data
460 873 have been conducted with 21 314 done in the last 24 hour cycle.
Reported Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably we report a further 3 COVID-19 related deaths- this brings the total national
deaths to 264
We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health
care workers who cared for the deceased
The total number of recoveries to date is 7 006.
Provincial Breakdown:
Sector Total tested New tested
Private 223 618 49% 10 446 49%
Public 237 255 51% 10 868 51%
Grand Total 460 873 21 314
Province Deaths Recoveries
Eastern Cape 35 839
Free State 6 108
Gauteng 25 1583
KwaZulu Natal 45 817
Limpopo 3 37
Mpumalanga 0 49
North West 1 28
Northern Cape 0 24
Western Cape 149 3521
Total 264 7006

3. Gender and Age Distribution of Deaths:
Distribution of Deaths by Gender:
Distribution of Deaths by Age:
Male (%) Female (%) Total
148 (56%) 116 (44%) 264
Age Deaths Percentage (%)
0-9 0 0
10-19 0 0
20-29 1 0.4
30-39 15 5.7
40-49 34 12.9
50-59 55 20,8
60-69 66 25
70-79 58 22
80-89 27 10.2
90-99 8 3
Total 264 100