South Africa has recorded 21 606 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country’s total cases to 1 214 176. A total of 399 new deaths have also been reported on Saturday to bring the total COVID-19 related deaths to 32 824.

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Health Media Statement
9 January 2021
As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 214 176.
Province Total cases for 09 January 2021 Percentage total
Eastern Cape 179713 14,8
Free State 66133 5,4
Gauteng 328925 27,1
KwaZulu-Natal 247647 20,4
Limpopo 35813 2,9
Mpumalanga 44818 3,7
North West 45879 3,8
Northern Cape 27383 2,3
Western Cape 237865 19,6
Unknown 0 0,0
Total 1214176 100,0

2. A cumulative total of 7 120 847 tests have been completed with 77 167 tests conducted since the last
report
Regrettably, we report a further 399 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 85, Free State 11, Gaut-
eng 69, Kwa-Zulu Natal 96, Limpopo 5, Mpumalanga 15, Northern Cape 12 and Western Cape 106 .
This brings the total deaths to 32 824.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who
treated the deceased.
Our recoveries now stand at 956 712, representing a recovery rate of 78,9%
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
ENDS
Sector Total tested New tested
PRIVATE 4 138 584 58% 48 518 63%
PUBLIC 2 982 263 42% 28 649 37%
Total 7 120 847 77 167
Province Total Deaths Total Recoveries Active Cases
Eastern Cape 8662 163 062 7 989
Free State 2276 56 089 7 768
Gauteng 6142 276 998 45 785
KwaZulu-Natal 5170 153 274 89 203
Limpopo 663 26 447 8 703
Mpumalanga 697 36 431 7 690
North West 703 35 640 9 536
Northern Cape 437 23 529 3 417
Western Cape 8074 185 242 44 549
Total 32 824 956 712 224 640