Update on the coronavirus and vaccine rollout by Premier Alan Winde
As of 1pm on 9 March, the Western Cape has 2914 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 276 664 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 262 445 recoveries. A total of 18 077 out of the 25 960 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been administered by 5pm on 8 March.
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Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
276 664 |
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Total recoveries |
262 445 |
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Vaccines administered |
18 077 |
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Total deaths |
11 305 |
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Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
2914 |
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Tests conducted |
1363186 |
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Hospitalisations |
1009 with 211 in ICU or highcare |
The Western Cape has recorded 16 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 305. We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time.
Additional data is available on the Western Cape Covid-19 data dashboard which also features active cases per sub-district, active cases per 100 000 and 7-day moving averages. Access the data dashboard here: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/covid-19-dashboard
Premier congratulates class of 2020 at NSC 2020 Awards Ceremony at Premier’s Residence
Today I had the great privilege of welcoming a small group of matriculants and school officials to the Premier’s residence, Leeuwenhof, for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2020 Awards Ceremony.
Hosted by the Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, this event celebrates outstanding achievements by schools and candidates in the 2020 NSC examinations.
The last year has been an incredibly challenging one for our learners, who have had to contend with the Covid-19 pandemic and the great loss and disruption it has brought with it. This was without a doubt one of the most challenging years to write Matric in recent times.
Despite this great challenge, Matrics across our province committed to finish and excelled beyond our expectation. I am so incredibly proud of each and every learner in our province, and the teachers and parents who have supported them during this time.
If they can excel during a global pandemic, as they have done, I have no doubt that they will excel in the future too, as they now continue their life journey towards a life of happiness and success.
