South Africa’s total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 968 563, the total number of deaths is 25 983 and the total number of recoveries is 822 978.
14 305 cases identified since the last report.
Case Data
| Province | Total cases for 24 December 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 163806 | 16,9 |
| Free State | 61394 | 6,3 |
| Gauteng | 266296 | 27,5 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 171455 | 17,7 |
| Limpopo | 21299 | 2,2 |
| Mpumalanga | 34084 | 3,5 |
| North West | 37878 | 3,9 |
| Northern Cape | 24554 | 2,5 |
| Western Cape | 187797 | 19,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 968563 | 100,0 |
A cumulative total of 6 325 784 tests have been conducted with 56 008 tests conducted since the last report
Regrettably, we report 326 more COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 109, Free State 4, Gauteng 22, Kwa-Zulu Natal 81 and Western Cape 110.
This brings the total deaths to 25 983.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
Dr Zwelini Mkhize
Minister of Health
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