As of 1pm on 18 March, the Western Cape has 2461 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 278 184 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 264 336 recoveries. A total of 29 520 out of the 31 260 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been administered by 5pm on 17 March.
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Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
278 184 |
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Total recoveries |
264 336 |
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Vaccines administered |
29 520 |
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Total deaths |
11 387 |
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Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
2461 |
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Tests conducted |
1 389 343 |
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Hospitalisations |
942 with 196 in ICU or high care |
The Western Cape has recorded 9 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 387. 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
With holidays approaching, public urged to be vigilant - if you are gathering, remember to keep it small, short, distanced and outside
Earlier today Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo and Head of Health, Dr Keith Cloete provided an update on Covid-19 in the province. The full statement is available here: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/gc-news/147/56298
