The Department of Health have confirmed that the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases for South Africa is 1 532 497.
Testing Data:
The cumulative total of tests conducted is 9 524 854 with 34 419 tests completed since the last report.
Deaths and Recoveries
A further 74 COVID-19 related deaths: Eastern Cape 1, Free State 15, Gauteng 38, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4, Limpopo 1, Mpumalanga 7, North West 0, Northern Cape 2 and Western Cape 6, which brings the total to 51 634 deaths.
Our cumulative recoveries today stand at 1 459 056 representing a recovery rate of 95%.
Vaccination Rollout
The number of health care workers vaccinated under the Sisonke Protocol stands at 168 413 as at 18.30, 17 March 2021.

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