As of 1pm on 2 July 2020, the Western Cape has 16 722 active cases of COVID-19, with a total of 65 155 confirmed cases and 46 515 recoveries.
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
65 155 |
Total recoveries |
46515 |
Total deaths |
1918 |
Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
16722 |
Tests conducted |
312721 |
Hospitalisations |
1746 with 313 in ICU or high care |
The Western Cape has recorded an additional 59 deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 1918. We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time.
We have experienced some technical difficulties with our data dashboard which has impacted the sub-district data. We are working on correcting this issue and will not be sharing this data today so that the root causes can be addressed.
Earlier today, I held a digicon in which we provided an epidemic update which anticipates that our peak will likely be flatter, later and last longer than previously predicted. More information can be found in the media release here: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/news/premier-alan-winde-western-cape-peak-likely-be-flatter-later-and-longer