The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 692,471 with 1,575 new cases. Over 4.4 million tests have been conducted to date with 19,270 new tests. By province, Gauteng has the highest number of cases at 223,011, accounting for 32.2% of total cases. There were 107 additional COVID-19 related deaths reported, bringing the total to 17,780. The national recovery rate is at 90% with 623,765 recoveries reported.

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Media Statement
11 October 2020
As of today, the cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases is 692 471 with
1 575 new cases identified since the last report.
The cumulative number of tests conducted to date is 4 407 441 with 19 270 new
tests conducted since the last report.
Province Total cases for 11 October 2020 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 90867 13,1
Free State 50851 7,3
Gauteng 223011 32,2
KwaZulu-Natal 120418 17,4
Limpopo 16326 2,4
Mpumalanga 28168 4,1
North West 30814 4,4
Northern Cape 19078 2,8
Western Cape 112938 16,3
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 692471 100,0

2. Total Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report 107 more COVID-19 related deaths: 58 from Eastern Cape,
38 from the Free State, 4 from KwaZulu Natal, 6 from Gauteng, and 1 from Western
Cape. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 17 780. Of the
107 deaths reported today, 4 occurred in the past 24-48 hours:, 1 in Gauteng, 2 in
KwaZulu Natal and 1 in the Western Cape.
We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health-
care workers that treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 623 765 which translates to a recovery rate of 90%
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
Sector Total tested New tested
PRIVATE 2 510 305 57% 11 192 58%
PUBLIC 1 897 136 43% 8 078 42%
Total 4 407 441 19 270
Province Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 3283 86400 1184
Free State 1166 35537 14148
Gauteng 4450 198876 19685
KwaZulu-Natal 3004 111708 5706
Limpopo 425 15261 640
Mpumalanga 585 26882 701
North West 382 27918 2514
Northern Cape 232 16087 2759
Western Cape 4253 105096 3589
National 17780 623765 50926