SA Minister of Health, Dr. Zwelini Mkhize released the latest statistics last night. A cumulative total of 215 855 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have been reported.
Case Data
| Province | Total cases for 7 July 2020 | Percentage total |
| Eastern Cape | 40401 | 18,7 |
| Free State | 3034 | 1,4 |
| Gauteng | 71488 | 33,1 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 16743 | 7,8 |
| Limpopo | 1950 | 0,9 |
| Mpumalanga | 2353 | 1,1 |
| North West | 6842 | 3,2 |
| Northern Cape | 888 | 0,4 |
| Western Cape | 72156 | 33,4 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0,0 |
| Total | 215855 | 100,0 |
Testing Data
1 907 532 tests have been completed in total of which 43 421 new tests are reported
Reported Deaths and Recoveries
Regrettably, we report a further 192 COVID-19 related deaths- 15 from Limpopo, 22 from KwaZulu Natal, 36 from Eastern Cape, 44 from Western Cape and 75 from Gauteng.
This brings the total deaths to 3 502.
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 is 102 299, which translates to a recovery rate of 47,4%
The provincial breakdown is as follows:
| Province | Deaths | Recoveries |
| Eastern Cape | 564 | 22022 |
| Free State | 19 | 528 |
| Gauteng | 478 | 19779 |
| KwaZulu Natal | 205 | 4890 |
| Limpopo | 42 | 665 |
| Mpumalanga | 7 | 668 |
| North West | 36 | 1335 |
| Northern Cape | 6 | 237 |
| Western Cape | 2145 | 52175 |
| Total | 3502 | 102299 |
GO & Express Reporter