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Namibia

Namibia COVID-19 Situation Report No. 518 (18.08.2021)

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A total of 123 242 cases have been recorded to-date, representing 5% of the total population (2 550 226).

More female cases 65 321(53%) have been recorded.

Of the total confirmed cases, 4 222 (3%) are Health Workers.
• 3 507 (83%) State; 707 (17%) Private, 8 (0.2%) Non-Governmental Organizations.
• 4 157 (98%) recoveries and 25 (0.6%) deaths.

The recovery rate now stands at 95%. Khomas and Erongo regions reported the highest number of cases with 41 194 (33%) and 17 978 (15%) respectively.

Of the total fatalities, 3 047 (92%) are COVID-19 deaths while 278 (8%) are COVID-19 related deaths.

The case fatality rate now stands at 2.5%.