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Source: South African Government | Aug 09, 2020

Coronavirus - South Africa: Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 553188 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 (8th August, 2020)

The total number of tests conducted to date is 3220265 with 36607 new tests conducted since the last report

We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 9, 2020/APO Group/ --

As of today, a cumulative total of 553 188 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded.

Case Data

Province	Total cases for 08 August 2020	Percentage total
Eastern Cape	82074	14,8
Free State	27742	5,0
Gauteng	190999	34,5
KwaZulu-Natal	95648	17,3
Limpopo	10345	1,9
Mpumalanga	18734	3,4
North West	21642	3,9
Northern Cape	6366	1,2
Western Cape	99588	18,0
Unknown	50	0,0
Total	553188	100,0

Testing Data

The total number of tests conducted to date is 3 220 265 with 36 607 new tests conducted since the last report.

Sector	Total tested		New tested
PRIVATE	1820974	57%	17659	48%
PUBLIC	1399291	43%	18948	52%
Total	3220265		36607

Reported Deaths and Recoveries

Regrettably we report 301 new COVID-19 related deaths: 39 from Eastern Cape, 23 from Gauteng, 154 from KwaZulu Natal, 22 from Western Cape, 21 from North West, 5 from Northern Cape and 37 from Limpopo. This means we have breached the 10 000 mark, with 10 210 cumulative deaths now recorded.

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 404 568 which translates to a recovery rate of 73%.

The provincial breakdown is as follows:

Province	Deaths	Recoveries
Eastern Cape	2129	74941
Free State	350	12155
Gauteng	2547	139745
KwaZulu-Natal	1346	54161
Limpopo	127	7813
Mpumalanga	139	14257
North West	130	11923
Northern Cape	66	3158
Western Cape	3376	86415
Total	10 210	404568

Issued by: Department of Health

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of South African Government.

Coronavirus - South Africa: Minister Zweli Mkhize confirms total of 553188 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 (8th August, 2020) The total number of tests conducted to date is 3220265 with 36607 new tests conducted since the last report CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 9, 2020/APO Group/ -- As of today, a cumulative total of 553 188 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded. Case Data

Province	Total cases for 08 August 2020	Percentage total
Eastern Cape	82074	14,8
Free State	27742	5,0
Gauteng	190999	34,5
KwaZulu-Natal	95648	17,3
Limpopo	10345	1,9
Mpumalanga	18734	3,4
North West	21642	3,9
Northern Cape	6366	1,2
Western Cape	99588	18,0
Unknown	50	0,0
Total	553188	100,0

Testing Data The total number of tests conducted to date is 3 220 265 with 36 607 new tests conducted since the last report.

Sector	Total tested		New tested
PRIVATE	1820974	57%	17659	48%
PUBLIC	1399291	43%	18948	52%
Total	3220265		36607

Reported Deaths and Recoveries Regrettably we report 301 new COVID-19 related deaths: 39 from Eastern Cape, 23 from Gauteng, 154 from KwaZulu Natal, 22 from Western Cape, 21 from North West, 5 from Northern Cape and 37 from Limpopo. This means we have breached the 10 000 mark, with 10 210 cumulative deaths now recorded. 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 404 568 which translates to a recovery rate of 73%. The provincial breakdown is as follows:

Province	Deaths	Recoveries
Eastern Cape	2129	74941
Free State	350	12155
Gauteng	2547	139745
KwaZulu-Natal	1346	54161
Limpopo	127	7813
Mpumalanga	139	14257
North West	130	11923
Northern Cape	66	3158
Western Cape	3376	86415
Total	10 210	404568

Issued by: Department of Health Distributed by APO Group on behalf of South African Government.

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