Wednesday, 05 August 2020

Bloemfontein: As of the 05th August 2020, Free State COVID-19 confirmed cases stand at 25 232, with 899 new cases and 350 deaths.

The Districts new data is as follows:

There are 899 new cases:

• 389 in Mangaung Metro;
• 86 in Fezile Dabi;
• 149 Thabo Mofutsanyana;
• 207 in Lejweleputswa;
• 58 in Xhariep; and
• 10 Unknown districts

The Provincial data is as follows:

• Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in the province is 25 232;
• 11 575 (46%) recoveries;
• The prevalence among people younger than 20 years is 11.0% (2786 out of the 25232 positive cases);
• 350 deaths reported in the province to date, with highest number reported in Lejweleputswa District;
• The provincial case fatality rate is 1.4%; and
• Although more females are infected (60%; 15023 out of the 25092), near equal proportion of deaths are recorded among males (51%; 178 out of the 350 deaths reported).