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Namibia

Namibia COVID-19 Situation Report No. 509 (09.08.2021)

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A total of 121 603 cases have been recorded to-date, representing 5% of the total population (2 550 226).

More female cases 64 406 (53%) have been recorded.

Of the total confirmed cases, 4 190 (3%) are Health Workers.

• 3 475 (83%) State; 707 (17%) Private, 8 (0.2%) Non-Governmental Organizations.

• 4 024 (96%) recoveries and 13 (0.3%) deaths.

The recovery rate now stands at 86%.

All fourteen (14) regions have reported confirmed cases; Khomas and Erongo regions reported the highest with 41 049 (34%) and 17 781 (15%) respectively.

Of the total fatalities, 2 949 (91%) are COVID-19 deaths while 277 (9%) are COVID-19 related deaths. The case fatality rate now stands at 2.7%.