The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has reached 493,183, with Gauteng province accounting for the highest percentage at 35.5%. Over 2.9 million tests have been conducted to date, with 41,486 new tests. Sadly, 193 more deaths were reported, bringing the cumulative death toll to 8,005. On a more positive note, the number of recoveries now stands at 326,171, translating to a national recovery rate of 66%.

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Media Release
31 July 2020
As of today, a cumulative total of 493 183 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have
been recorded.
Case Data
Province Total cases for 31 July 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 77938 15,8
Free State 21262 4,3
Gauteng 175272 35,5
KwaZulu-Natal 76706 15,6
Limpopo 8565 1,7
Mpumalanga 14101 2,9
North West 19325 3,9
Northern Cape 4741 1,0
Western Cape 95223 19,3
Unknown 50 0,0
Total 493183 100,0

2. Testing Data
The total number of tests conducted to date is 2 959 535 with 41 486 new tests conducted
since the last report.
Reported Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably we report 193 new COVID-19 related deaths: 8 from Eastern Cape, 103 from
Gauteng, 36 from KwaZulu Natal, 33 from Western Cape and 13 from Mpumalanga. This
brings the cumulative number of deaths to 8 005.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care
workers who treated the deceased.
The number of recoveries currently stands at 326 171 which translates to a recovery rate of
66%.
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
Sector Total tested New tested
PRIVATE 1679177 57% 24896 60%
PUBLIC 1280358 43% 16590 40%
Total 2959535 41486
Province Deaths Recoveries
Eastern Cape 1708 65512
Free State 154 7063
Gauteng 2035 117099
KwaZulu-Natal 803 35113
Limpopo 67 5044
Mpumalanga 78 6854
North West 81 8256
Northern Cape 29 1389
Western Cape 3050 79841
Total 8005 326171