As of 1pm on 28 January, the Western Cape has 16 068 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 265 213 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 239 009 recoveries.
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Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
265 213 |
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Total recoveries |
239 009 |
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Total deaths |
10 136 |
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Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
16 068 |
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Tests conducted |
1225717 |
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Hospitalisations |
Data delayed |
The Western Cape has recorded 61 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 10 136 . 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
Systems in place for the arrival of first vaccines in the province:
The National Department of Health has now confirmed that the first 1 million doses of vaccines, announced by Dr Zweli Mkhize, are expected to arrive in the country on 1 February. Once the necessary processes have been completed by SAHPRA, the vaccines will then be delivered to provinces.
The Western Cape is working hard to ensure that all systems are in place, and ready to begin the vaccine rollout as soon as possible. Read the full statement issued earlier today, here: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/news/western-cape-systems-place-arrival-first-vaccine-doses-province
