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Namibia

Namibia COVID-19 Situation Report No. 520 (20.08.2021)

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A total of 123 581 cases have been recorded to-date, representing 5% of the total population (2 550 226).

More female cases 65 511(53%) have been recorded.

Of the total confirmed cases, 4 234 (3%) are Health Workers.
• 3 518 (83%) State; 708 (17%) Private, 8 (0.2%) Non-Governmental Organizations.
• 4 157 (98%) recoveries and 25 (0.6%) deaths.

The recovery rate now stands at 96%. Khomas and Erongo regions reported the highest number of cases with 41 234 (33%) and 18 031(15%) respectively.

Of the total fatalities, 3 342 (92%) are COVID-19 deaths while 278 (8%) are COV1D•19 related deaths.

The case fatality rate now stands at 2.7%.