As of today a cumulative total of 215 855 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been reported.

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Media Release
7 July 2020
As of today a cumulative total of 215 855 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have
been reported.
Case Data
Province Total cases for 7 July 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 40401 18,7
Free State 3034 1,4
Gauteng 71488 33,1
KwaZulu-Natal 16743 7,8
Limpopo 1950 0,9
Mpumalanga 2353 1,1
North West 6842 3,2
Northern Cape 888 0,4
Western Cape 72156 33,4
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 215855 100,0

2. Testing Data
1 907 532 tests have been completed in total of which 43 421 new tests are reported.
Reported Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 192 COVID-19 related deaths- 15 from Limpopo, 22 from
KwaZulu Natal, 36 from Eastern Cape, 44 from Western Cape and 75 from Gauteng. This
brings the total deaths to 3 502.
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 is 102 299, which translates to a recovery rate of 47,4%
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
Dr. Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS…
Sector Total tested New tested
Private 1 025 900 54% 31351 72%
PublicC 881 632 46% 12070 28%
Grand Total 1 907 532 43421
Province Deaths Recoveries
Eastern Cape 564 22022
Free State 19 528
Gauteng 478 19779
KwaZulu Natal 205 4890
Limpopo 42 665
Mpumalanga 7 668
North West 36 1335
Northern Cape 6 237
Western Cape 2145 52175
Total 3502 102299