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Namibia

Namibia COVID-19 Situation Report No. 516 (16.08.2021)

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A total of 122 885 cases have been recorded to-date, representing 5% of the total population (2 550 226).

More female cases 65 123 (53%) have been recorded.

Of the total confirmed cases, 4 217 (3%) are Health Workers.
• 3 502 (83%) State; 707 (17%) Private, 8 (0.2%) Non-Governmental Organizations.
• 4 024 (95%) recoveries and 25* (0.6%) deaths.

The recovery rate now stands at 95%. Khomas and Erongo regions reported the highest number of cases with 41 157 (34%) and 17 949 (15%) respectively.

Of the total fatalities, 3 022 (92%) are COVID-19 deaths while 278 (8%) are COVID-19 related deaths.

The case fatality rate now stands at 2.7%.