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South Africa's coronavirus cases jump to 18 003

The total number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa has jumped to 18 003, confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize.

The virus has now killed 339 people in the country, and the total number of recoveries is 8950.

The largest number of the latest cases are in Western Cape (11262), Gauteng (2400), and Eastern Cape (2215).

505 861 tests have been conducted with 18 252 done in the last 24-hour cycle.

Level 3 Lockdown regulations – here’s what to expect

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South Africa now has 17 200 cases of COVID-19

The number of deaths in South Africa from the novel coronavirus has risen, bringing the total number to 312.

The country now has 17 200 positive cases and up to 7960 people have recovered.

488 609 tests have been conducted with 13 538 done in the last 24-hour cycle.

Level 3 Lockdown regulations – here’s what to expect

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488 609 have been conducted with 13 538 done in the last 24-hour cycle

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22 more deaths as COVID-19 cases rise to 16 433

The Western Cape still remains the epicentre of the COVID-19 virus in the country, with 10 003 cases, followed by Gauteng with 2343, and Eastern Cape with 2052.

This comes after the Health Department reported on (Monday, 18 May 2020) a total of 16 433 cases in and 286 deaths.

This is an increase of 918 cases in 24 hours. Recoveries have risen to 7298.

475 071 tests have been conducted with 14 198 done in the last 24-hour cycle.

Level 3 Lockdown regulations – here’s what to expect

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SA reports 1160 new COVID-19 cases, now with a total of 15 515

The Health Department reported on (Sunday, 17 May 2020) new 1160 cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 15 515.

3 new deaths related to COVID-19 were recorded, bringing the toll to 264, while the recoveries are reading at 7006.

Western Cape still remains the epicentre with up to 9294 cases, followed by Gauteng with 2329, and Eastern Cape with 1936.

460 873 tests have been conducted with 21 314 done in the last 24-hour cycle.

In other related news: Ramaphosa announces Level 3 lockdown.

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SA has 831 new cases of COVID-19 - bringing the total to 14 355

(On Saturday, 16 May 2020) - Health Minister Zweli Mkhize confirmed 831 new cases of  COVID-19, bringing the total to 14 355.

In addition, death cases have also increased, now with a total of 261 people dead due to coronavirus, while recoveries are standing at 6478.

Western Cape still remains the epicentre with up to 8404 cases, followed by Gauteng with 2262, and Eastern Cape with 1812.

439 559 tests have been conducted with 18 004 done in the last 24-hour cycle.

In other related news: Ramaphosa announces Level 3 lockdown.

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SA records a total of 13 524 COVID-19 confirmed cases with 247 deaths

As of today,03 April 2020 the total number of COVID-19 positive cases is 13 524 this is an increase of 785 cases from yesterday's report.

The death cases also increased by 9, now with a total of 247 and recoveries at 6083.

Western Cape still remains the epicentre with up to 7798 cases, followed by Gauteng with 2210, and Eastern Cape with 1662.

421 555 tests have been conducted with 18 537 done in the last 24-hour cycle.

In other related news: Ramaphosa announces Level 3 lockdown.

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SA coronavirus cases rise to 12 739 and death toll at 238

(On Thursday, 14 May 2020) - Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has escalated to a total of 12 739, an increase of 665 from the previously reported cases.

The Minister further confirmed more death cases, now with a total of 238 and recoveries at 5676.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 7235 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 2135, and Eastern Cape with 1569.

403 018 tests have been conducted with 16 666 done in the last 24-hour cycle.

In other related news: Ramaphosa announces Level 3 lockdown.

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South Africa's coronavirus cases jump to 12 074

The total number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa has jumped to 12 074, confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize.

The virus has now killed 219 people in the country.

The largest number of the latest cases are in Western Cape (6713), Gauteng (2074), and Eastern Cape (1534).

A total of 386 352 tests have been conducted to date with 16 655 tests done in the last 24 hours cycle.

In other related news: Ramaphosa announces Level 3 lockdown.

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South Africa now has 11 350 positive cases of  COVID-19

(On Tuesday, 12 May 2020) - Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has escalated to 11 350, an increase of 698 from the previously reported cases.

The largest number of the latest cases are in Western Cape (6105), Gauteng (2014), and Eastern Cape (1504).

The death toll still remains at 206, as well as 4 357 recoveries.

A total of 369 697 tests have been conducted to date with 13 630 tests done in the past 24 hours.

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COVID-19 cases in South Africa rise to 10 652

As the number of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infections continues to rise, South Africa now has 10 652 confirmed cases and the total number of 206 death cases.

This is an increase of 637 infections from the previously reported. There are 4357 recoveries recorded.

The largest number of the latest cases are in Western Cape (5621), Gauteng (1971), and KwaZulu-Natal (1372).

A total of 356 067 COVID-19 tests has been conducted, of which 14 731 are new tests since yesterday's report.

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COVID-19 cases in South Africa surpass 10,000

As of Sunday, 10 May 2020 - South Africa has reported 595 more coronavirus cases, which brings the total to 10 015.

The death toll is also on the rise, now with a total of 194 death cases.

A total of 341 336 tests have been conducted to date with 17 257 tests done relative to the last report.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 5168 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1951, and KZN with 1353.

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We note with concern that the Western Cape and Eastern Cape combined comprises 84%of the total new cases

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COVID-19 cases rise to 9 420,  with the death toll standing at 186.

The number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 9 420, representing an increase of 525 cases in the past 24 hours.

The death toll also picked up by 8 new cases, now with a total of 186 death cases.

Health officials confirmed a total of 3983 people have recovered from the virus. The heat maps show most of the county cases are high in the Western Cape with 4809 cases.

A total of 324 079 tests have been conducted to date with 16 327 tests done in the past 24 hours.

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COVID-19 cases rise to 8 895,  with 17 more deaths

The number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 8 895, representing an increase of 663 cases in the past 24 hours.

The death toll also picked up, now with a total of 178 death cases.

Health officials said 3153 people have recovered from the virus. The heat maps show most of the county cases are high in the Western Cape with 4497 cases.

A total of 307 752 tests have been conducted to date with 15 599 tests done in the past 24 hours.

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Coronavirus cases in South Africa rise to 8 232

In the latest news related to COVID-19, today (Thursday, 07 May 2020), South Africa has recorded 8 232 positive cases of coronavirus.

This is an increase of 424 from yesterday’s report.

In addition, death cases have also increased, now with a total of 161 people dead due to coronavirus.

A total of 279 379 tests have been conducted to date with 11 315 tests done in the past 24 hours. The number of recoveries has now increased to 3153.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 3994 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1804, and KZN with 1204.

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5 new deaths as SA confirms 7 808 Covid-19 cases 

As of Wednesday, 06 May 2020 - South Africa has reported 5 more coronavirus deaths, which brings the total to 153. The confirmed cases are up by 236 bringing the total number of infections to 7808.

A total of 279 379 tests have been conducted to date with 11 315 tests done in the past 24 hours. The number of recoveries has now increased to 3153.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 3760 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1720, and KZN with 1189.

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The Presidency confirms a positive case of COVID-19 on one of its essential staff 

Public and staff access to the Union Buildings is currently limited following the confirmation that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19.

In line with the government’s guidelines on the management of COVID-19 cases, steps have been taken to secure the treatment of the relevant staff member and to provide support to the member’s family. Steps have also been taken to ensure that officials who have contact with the staff member are screened.

The Presidency’s Pandemic Task Team, established to assist in managing all Covid-19 related matters, proactively initiated a process of disinfection and deep cleaning of all The Presidency facilities. This process commenced on Tuesday, 28 April 2020.

Access to the Union Buildings is therefore limited to exceptional interactions. The President and Deputy President have been working remotely and not from the Union Buildings since the start of lockdown. The Presidency wishes the affected colleague a speedy recovery.

To date, South Africa has 7 572 confirmed cases coronavirus (COVID-19), and 148 death cases.

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South Africa now has 7 572 cases of COVID-19 and a total of 148 deaths

On Tuesday, 05 May 2020 - South Africa has recorded an additional 352 positive coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the total to 7 572.

The number of deaths has risen by 10, bringing the number to 148.

The total of tests conducted to date is 268 064, of which 10 523 were done in the last 24 hours.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 3609 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1697, and KZN with 1142.

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South Africa's COVID-19 cases jump to 7 220, death toll now at 138

The number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa has increased to 7 220, an increase of 437 infections in 24 hours.

In addition, there are seven more deaths, taking the death toll total to 138.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 3362 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1661, and KZN with 1106.

The recoveries have risen to 2746.

South Africa's COVID-19 cases rise to 6,783

As the number of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infections continues to rise, South Africa now has  6,783 confirmed cases and the total number of 131 death cases.

This is an increase of 447 infections from the previously reported.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 3044 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1624, and KZN with 1076.

COVID-19 confirmed cases hit 6 336 in South Africa

(On Saturday, 02 May 2020) - Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases have escalated to 6 336, an increase of 385 from the previously reported cases.

The Minister further confirmed more death cases, now with a total of 123 death cases and recoveries standing at 2549.

The total of tests conducted to date is 230 686, of which 13 164 were done in the last 24 hours.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 2700 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1598, and KZN with 1051.

116 deaths and 5 951 coronavirus cases in South Africa

South Africa has recorded an additional 304 positive coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the total to 5 951.

The number of deaths has risen by 13, bringing the number to 116.

The total of tests conducted to date is 217 522, of which 9 992 were done in the last 24 hours. The new figure for recoveries is 2382.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 2507 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1507, and KZN with 1006.

COVID-19 cases in South Africa rise to 5 951 

After crossing the mark of 5000 yesterday, South Africa now has 5 647 positive cases of the wide-spreading coronavirus (COVID-19).

This is an increase of 297 from yesterday's report.

Death toll still remains at 103, as well as 2073 recoveries.

The total of tests conducted to date is 207 530, of which 10 403 were done in the last 24 hours.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 2342 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1446, and KZN with 980.

South Africa records 5 350 COVID-19 infections and 103 death cases.

On Wednesday, 29 April 2020 - South Africa recorded the highest increase of  354 positive cases of coronavirus, now with a total of 5 350 cases. 

The death toll also picked up, now with a total of 103 death cases. There are 2073 recoveries recorded.

The total of test conducted to date is 197 127, of which 11 630 were done in the last 24 hours.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 2135 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1408, and KZN with 956.

South Africa now has 4 996 COVID-19 infections and more death cases.

Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize today (Tuesday, 28 April 2020) announced that the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in South Africa is now at 4 996. That is an increase of 203 cases from yesterday’s reported figure.

In addition, the death cases have also increased, now with a total of 93 people dead due to the pandemic. There are 2073 recoveries recorded.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 185 497.

COVID-19 confirmed cases climb to 4 793  and death toll at 90.

Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 4 793 cases confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in South Africa.

This is an increase of around 247 cases in one day.

The number of the death toll is at 90.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 178 470, of which 9 827 were done in the last 24 hours.

Western Cape is the epicentre of the outbreak with 1737 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1353, and KZN with 902.

COVID-19 cases in SA rise to 4 546 and death toll at 87

As of today (Thursday, 23 April 2020) – South Africa has 4 546 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

In addition, there were also 10 additional reported deaths, taking the total to 87.

The largest number of the latest cases are in  Western Cape (1608), Gauteng (1331), and KwaZulu-Natal (863).

The total number of tests conducted to date is 168 643, of which 7 639 were done in the last 24 hours.

South Africa now has 4 361 cases of COVID-19 and a total of 86 deaths

On Saturday, 25 April 2020 - the number of confirmed coronavirus COVID-19 cases in South Africa has climbed to 4 361, confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize.

This is an increase of 141 cases in one day.

In addition, death cases have also increased, now with a total of 86 people dead due to coronavirus.

Western Cape is now the epicentre of the outbreak with 1514 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1304, and KZN with 847.

The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date is 161 004.

Globally, coronavirus cases moved to more than 2.84 million, with more than 199,000 reported deaths, and 803,000 recoveries.

In other related news: Here are the key measures that Ramaphosa announced + the end of the 'Hard COVID-19 Lockdown'.

COVID-19 death toll in South Africa now at 79 and 4 220 infections

In the latest news related to COVID-19, today (Friday, 24 April 2020), South Africa has recorded 4 220 positive cases of coronavirus.

This is an increase of 267 from yesterday’s report.

In addition, death cases have also increased, now with a total of 79 people dead due to coronavirus.

Western Cape is now the epicentre of the outbreak with 1413 confirmed cases, followed by Gauteng with 1281, and KZN with 841.

The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date is 152 390.

In other related news: Here are the key measures that Ramaphosa announced + the end of the 'Hard COVID-19 Lockdown'.

Coronavirus cases in SA jump to 3,953 and death toll up to 75

As of today (Thursday, 23 April 2020) - South Africa has 3,953 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

In addition, there were also 10 additional reported deaths, taking the total to 75.

The largest number of the latest cases are in  Western Cape (1279), Gauteng (1252), and KwaZulu-Natal (807).

A total of 143 570 COVID-19 test has been conducted.

In other related news: Ramaphosa announces R500 billion economic package to deal with the impact of coronavirus.

South Africa coronavirus cases rise to 3,465

The total number of coronavirus cases in South Africa is currently at 3635, confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize.

The virus has now killed 65 people in the country.

Gauteng, which is the epicentre of the outbreak in the country, now has 1224 confirmed cases, followed by Western Cape 1079 and KwaZulu-Natal 758.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 133 774 of which 6 868 were done in the last 24 hours.

In other related news: Ramaphosa announces R500 billion economic package to deal with the impact of coronavirus.

South Africa coronavirus cases rise to 3,465

Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 3,465 cases confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in South Africa.

This is an increase of around 165 cases in one day.

The number of deaths still remains at 58.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 126 937 of which 5427 were done in the last 24 hours.

Gauteng, which is the epicentre of the outbreak in the country, now has 1199 confirmed cases, followed by Western Cape 1010 and KwaZulu-Natal 671.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

SA coronavirus cases rise to 3,300 and death toll at 58

South Africa has recorded an additional 142 positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 4 more deaths on Monday, 20th April 2020.

This brings the total number of positive cases to 3,300, and a total of 58 deaths, confirmed by the Health Minister, Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize.

Gauteng is the epicentre of the outbreak with 1170 cases, followed by Western Cape 940 and KwaZulu-Natal 639.

The number of tests conducted is standing at 121 510, while the number of recoveries is standing at 1055.

Coronavirus: South Africa hits 3,158 confirmed cases

As the number of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infections continues to rise, South Africa now has  3,158 confirmed cases and the total number of 54 death cases.

This is an increase of 124 infections from the previously reported, with 2 additional deaths ( from KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape).

The total number of tests conducted to date is 114 711.

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South Africa records a total of 3,034 coronavirus cases

South Africa now has 3,034 positive cases of the wide-spreading coronavirus (COVID-19), confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize.

This is an increase of 251 cases from yesterday’s report, The death toll is also on the rise with two new cases, now making a total of 52 death cases relating to COVID-19.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 108 021.

South Africa's coronavirus cases rise to 2,783

As the number of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infections continues to rise, South Africa now has  2,783 confirmed cases and the total number of 50 death cases.

This is an increase of 178 infections from the previously reported, with 2 additional deaths. Both deceased are from the Western Cape.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

The total number of tests conducted to date is 100,827.

2 605 coronavirus cases and a total of 48 deaths in SA

Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize today (Thursday, 16 April 2020) announced that the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in South Africa is now at 2,605. That is an increase of 99 cases from yesterday’s reported figure.

In addition, the death cases have also increased, now with a total of 48 people dead due to the pandemic. There are 903 recoveries recorded.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 95,060.

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2,506 coronavirus cases and a total of 34 deaths in SA

Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize today announced that the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in South Africa is now at 2,506.

That is an increase of 91 cases from yesterday's reported figure.

In addition, the minister announced 7 new COVID-19 related deaths, now with a total of 34. Six of these deaths are from KwaZulu and one of them is from the Gauteng.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 90,515.

The provincial breakdown is as follows: 

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South Africa now has 2,272 Coronavirus infections and more death cases

South Africa now has 2,272 positive cases of the wide-spreading coronavirus (COVID-19), confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize.

In addition, the number of death cases is also rising, now with a total of 27 death cases.

This is an increase of 99 cases from yesterday's report.

South Africa now has 2,173 positive cases

In the latest news related to COVID-19, South Africa has now recorded 2,173 positive cases of coronavirus.

This is an increase of 145 from yesterday's report.

"The total number of tests conducted is 80,085. We are seeing an increase in tests conducted at public laboratories. Of the 5032 tests conducted in the past day, 3192 were done in public laboratories", said the Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize.

Gauteng remains the epicentre with 865 cases, followed by Western Cape with 587, as well as KZN with a total of 443.

The number of death cases is still at 25.

25 death cases and a total of 2,028 infections in South Africa

As the number of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infections continues to rise, South Africa now has  2,028 confirmed cases and the total number of 25 death cases.

This is an increase of 25 infections from the previously reported, with 1 additional death ( 61-year-old male).

The stats were confirmed by the Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize, and further added that:

"On the #COVID19 situation, the disease is new, so we act as we learn. As we speak now we have records of research. People who exhale air while wearing a mask that are infected reduce the spread of the infection.

KZN has a high death toll, more than 6 patients have died from one institution. We need to get into why this is so. We have now decided the hospital needs to be closed down and an investigation needs to be launched.

When we reduce large gatherings (Church, Football, etc) all of this reduced the spread. The number of new infections is not increasing as much as it would’ve been. The borders have also been closed preventing new imported infections.

If you go to a private Dr/ private lab for a test you will pay. If the recommendation came from a public hospital you will not need to pay for testing.

Most of the cases in Western Cape are in Cape Town Metro, Same as in Johannesburg, Durban and Mangaung. (The Metros)"

In other related news: Cyril Ramaphosa extends the nation lockdown by 2 weeks (14 days).

24 people dead and 2,003 cases in South Africa

On Friday, 10 April 2020 Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize announced that South Africa has now 2,003 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), an increase of 69 from the previously reported cases.

The Minister further confirmed more death cases, now with a total of 24 death cases and recoveries standing at 410.

In other related news: Cyril Ramaphosa extends the nation lockdown by 2 weeks (14 days).

18 death cases and 1,845 positive cases in South Africa

Minister of Health, Dr. Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that South Africa now has 1,845 coronavirus (COVID19) confirmed infections.

In addition, death cases have also increased, now with a total of 18 people dead due to coronavirus.

Gauteng remains the epicentre of the outbreak, with 782 confirmed cases, followed by Western Cape with 495 and KZN with 354.

The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date is 63,776.

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13 death cases and 1749 positive cases in South Africa

The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed cases now stands at 1749, an increase of 63 from the previously reported cases.

There is also another death, bringing the total to 13 deaths.

The deceased was a male who had stage 4 prostate cancer at Parklands Hospital.

In a statement, Dr. Zwelini Mkhize ( Minister of Health) spoke about the concerns of rising numbers at St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban :

"We are concerned about developments at St Augustine’s Hospital. 66 tested positive over the past few days. About 48 of them are staff. The Provincial dept. is engaging the hospital, with a view to closing parts of the hospital down."

The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases now stands at 1,686, an increase of 31 from the previously reported cases.

The death cases also increased by 1, now with a total of 12.

The latest COVID-19 related death case comes from Western Cape. The deceased patient was a 57-year-old male, who was admitted on the 5th of April 2020. He had co-morbidities that included diabetes and ischaemic heart disease.

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The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date is 58 098.

See the death cases breakdown below:

On Saturday, 04 April 2020, Minister of Health Dr. Zwelini Mkhize confirmed 9 death cases resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition, positive cases have also increased, now with a total of 1585.

As of today,03 April 2020 the total number of COVID-19 positive cases is 1462- this is an increase of 82 cases.

Gauteng province still marks the epicenter with up to 633 cases, followed by Western Cape with 353. However, the government has launched mobile testing stations with more info to be revealed about the locations.

The total confirmed COVID-19 cases are at 1380. This is an increase of 27 cases from yesterday’s announcement:

The Provincial breakdown is as follows:

To date 44292 people have been tested largely in private laboratories. A total of 47541 tests have been completed, of which about 6000 were performed in the public National Health Laboratory Service.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1353. This is an increase of 46 from the previously reported cases.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms 3 cases of death. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on measures taken to contain the coronavirus on Monday evening (30th March 2020), and during  the updates Ramaphosa confirmed 3 cases of death resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1280. This is an increase of 93 from the previously reported cases.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1187. We must outrightly state that these numbers do not indicate a reduction in the number of infections. It is merely a reflection of positive results that were received, verified and ready for today’s reporting.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

Today, South Africa has 1170 confirmed cases. This is an increase of 243 new cases from yesterday’s announcement.

The total number of tests conducted to date is 28 537.

As of today, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa have risen by 218. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 927.

The Provincial breakdown is as follows:

Gauteng 409
Western Cape 229
KwaZulu Natal 134
Free State 49
North West 5
Mpumalanga 9
Limpopo 6
Eastern Cape 5
Northern Cape 2
Unallocated 79

As of today, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa have risen by 155. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 709.

The Provincial breakdown is as follows:

Gauteng 319
Western Cape 183
KwaZulu Natal 91
Free State 30
North West 5
Mpumalanga 8
Limpopo 4
Eastern Cape 2
Northern Cape 2
Unallocated 65

The confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa have risen by 152. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 554.

The Provincial breakdown is as follows:

Gauteng 302
Western Cape 113
KwaZulu Natal 80
Free State 18
North West 5
Mpumalanga 9
Limpopo 4
Northern Cape 2
Eastern Cape 2

Cases that are not allocated per province are at 19.

As of yesterday, 23 March 2020, South Africa had conducted 12 815 tests for COVID-19. 10 803 of these were done in private laboratories and 2012 have been done by public laboratories.

President Cyril Ramaphosa took the stand on Monday, 23rd March 2020  to address the nation and announced a nationwide lockdown that will be implemented for 21 days.

The lockdown will be enforced from midnight on Thursday, 26 March 2020 to Thursday, 16 April 2020. In this case, people will not be allowed to leave their homes except under strict circumstances such as to seek medical care, buy food, medicine, and other supplies or collect a social grant.

However, this excludes Health workers in the public and private sectors, emergency personnel, those in security services (police, traffic officers, military medical personnel, soldiers), production and distribution of food and necessities, power suppliers, waterworks and telecommunications.

In addition, the SANDF (South African National Defence Force) has been mobilized to help the police force enforce the lockdown.

READ THE FULL MEASURES HERE. 

South Africa now has 402 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

South Africa now has 274 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This means there has been an increase of 34 from yesterday’s announcement.
Below is a list of confirmed cases, the provincial breakdown, the age group, the gender and the epidemic curve.

The details of the cases are as follows:

Eastern Cape 2

Free State 9

Gauteng 132

KwaZulu-Natal 36

Limpopo 1

Mpumalanga 6

Western Cape 88

South Africa now has 240 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This means there has been an increase of 38 from yesterday’s announcement. It is also notable that the Eastern Cape has its first confirmed case. This patient is a 28 year old female who had travelled to Germany.

The details of the cases are as follows:

GAUTENG: 16
-A 55 year old male with pending travel history
-A 26 year old male with pending travel history
-A 34 year old female with pending travel history
-A 43 year old female with pending travel history
– A 61 year old male with pending travel history
-A 6 year old female with pending travel history
-A 29 year old female with pending travel history
-A 45 year old female with pending travel history
-A 64 year old female with pending travel history
-A 67 year old male who travelled to France and Ethiopia
-A 39 year old male who travelled to the UK
-A 72 year old female who travelled to Belgium and Netherlands
-A 41 year old male who travelled to France and Italy
-A 37 year old female with pending travel history
-A 30 year old female who travelled to the UK and Netherlands
-A male who travelled to France

KWAZULU-NATAL:3
-A 59 year old male with pending travel history
-A 68 year old male with pending travel history
-A 26 year old female who travelled to the UK and USA

EASTERN CAPE:1
-A 28 year old female who travelled to Germany

WESTERN CAPE:18
-A 30 year old female who travelled to Ireland
-A 57 year old female who travelled to Germany and Switzerland
-A 55 year old male who travelled to France and Switzerland
-A 74 year old female who travelled to the UK
-A 52 year old male with pending travel history
-A 44 year old male who travelled to USA
-A 26 year old female who travelled to the UK
-A 57 year old male who travelled to Spain
-A 36 year old male who travelled to the UK and France
-A 40 year old female with pending travel history
-A 52 year old female who travelled to the UK
-A 48 year old female who travelled to the UK
-A 39 year old male who travelled to Ireland
-A 36 year old male with pending travel history
-A 55 year old female with pending travel history
-A 35 year old male who travelled to Austria and Germany
-A 65 year old female who travelled to the UK
-A 34 year old male with pending travel history

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has now risen to 150.

South Africa has 116 confirmed cases of people infected with the coronavirus, seeing an increase of 31 new cases.

The details of the cases are as follows:

GAUTENG: 
-A 25 year old male who travelled to the UK
-A 45 year old male who travelled to Austria
-A 52 year old male who travelled to Austria and Italy
-A 49 year old female who travelled to Austria and Italy
-A 35 year old male who travelled to the UK and Netherlands
-A 34 year old female who travelled to the UK
-A 30 year old female who travelled to Switzerland and Austria
– A 36 year old female who travelled to Switzerland and Austria
-A 30 year old female who travelled to Italy
-A 35 year old male who travelled to Italy
-A 34 year old male who travelled to Italy
-A 37 year old male who travelled to Finland and France
-A 20 year old male with no international travel history
-A 3 year old male with no international travel history
-A 21 year old female with no international travel history
-A 71 year old female with no international travel history

KWAZULU-NATAL:
-A 59 year old male who travelled to Austria and Italy
-A 54 year old male who travelled to Italy
-A 55 year old male who travelled to Italy

MPUMALANGA:
-A 64 year old male who travelled to Italy
-A 56 year old female with no international travel history

WESTERN CAPE:
-A 2 year old male who travelled to New Zealand
-A 51 year old male who travelled to Egypt an Dubai
-A 35 year old female who travelled to Switzerland and Dubai
-A 27 year old female who travelled to Switzerland and Dubai
-A 60 year old male who travelled to Portugal and the UK
-A 51 year old male who travelled to the UK
-A 54 year old female who travelled to Portugal and the UK
-A 51 year old male who travelled to the UK
-A 26 year old female who travelled to the UK
-A 68 year old male with no international travel history.

It is notable that there are 6 cases of local transmission.

"As part of tracking and tracing, we have collated background information on how these patients were infected. We will provide information to the public, so as to give a sense of how these local transmissions occur. We will however not disclose full details as this information is subject to patient confidentiality which we are bound by." said Minister of Health, Dr Zwelini Mkhize.

South Africa has 85 confirmed cases of people infected with the coronavirus, an increase of 23 from Monday.

The breakdown per province is as follows:

GAUTENG: 14
-A 45 year old male who had travelled to Belgium, UK , France and the US
-A 37 year old male who had travelled to the UK
-A 54 year old female who had travelled to the USA
-A 52 year old male who had travelled to the UK
-A 25 year old male who travelled to the UK
-A 52 year old female who had travelled to Italy
-A 59 year old male who travelled to the UK and Dubai
-A 57 year old male who travelled to the USA
-A 60 year old male who travelled to the USA
-A 37 year old female who travelled to Italy and Dubai
-A 21 year old female with no travel history
-A 34 year old male with no international travel history
-A 26 year old female with no international travel history
-A 32 year old female with no international travel history

KWAZULU-NATAL:4
-A 48 year old male who travelled to Dubai
-A 59 year old female with no international travel history
-A 5 year old male with no international travel history
-A 3year old male with no international travel history

WESTERN CAPE:5
-A 3 year old male who travelled to the UK
-A 58 year old male who travelled to the UK and Austria
-A 2 year old male with no international travel
-A 62 year old female who travelled to the UK and Ethiopia
-A 71 year old female who travelled to the UK

It is notable that there are 6 cases of local transmission. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa held a special cabinet meeting on Sunday, 15th March 2020 to adress measures to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19), and he firstly announced that South Africa has 61 confirmed cases of people infected with the virus, and this number is expected to rise in the coming days and weeks.

WITS University confirmed that one student has tested positive for #COVIDー19, and instructed the 350 students to go in self-quarantine.

Face to face classes and other activities at the University are canceled for Monday, 16 March 2020. Graduation ceremonies are postponed. However, empployees are expected to report to work.

51 cases of #COVIDー19 confirmed in South Africa.

The breakdown per province is as follows:

GAUTENG: 7

⁃A 60-year-old male who had travelled to Iran.

⁃A 36-year-old male who had travelled to the UK

⁃A 54-year-old male who had travelled to Switzerland

⁃A 27-year-old male who had travelled to the UK

⁃A 21-year-old female who had travelled to Germany

⁃A 53-year-old female who had travelled to Germany

⁃A 29-year-old male who had travelled to Switzerland

WESTERN CAPE: 5

⁃A 35-year-old female who had travelled to Germany and Austria

⁃A 42-year-old female who had travelled to Spain, Switzerland and the UK

⁃A 50-year-old male who had travelled to the Netherlands

⁃A 33-year-old male who had travelled to Switzerland

⁃A 35-year-old male who had travelled to Austria

KWAZULU-NATAL: 1

⁃A 34-year-old male who had travelled to the UK

On Friday afternoon, the Department confirmed there are now 24 confirmed cases of #Covid_19 in South Africa.

On Thursday morning, The Department confirmed 4 more new cases of #coronavirus in South Africa. This brings the total to 17 cases in the country.