As at 1pm on 2 July 2021, the Western Cape had 20 866 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number of 328 242 COVID-19 cases to date and 294 905 recoveries.
Total number of COVID-19 cases to date |
328 242 |
|
Total recoveries |
294 905 |
|
Total deaths |
12 471 |
|
Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
20 866 |
|
Tests conducted |
1 818 219 |
|
Hospitalisations |
1 922 of which 490 are in high care or ICU |
By 5pm on 1 July 2021, the Western Cape Government had administered:
Phase |
Vaccinated |
Sisonke vaccine study (Phase 1a) |
91 732 |
National vaccination programme (Phase 1b and 2) |
351 915 |
TOTAL |
443 647 (note: this figure is more than the dashboard figure due to a short lag time in updating vaccinations on the dashboard) |
The Western Cape’s dashboard has recorded 48 additional deaths since it last updated on Thursday, 1 July, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 12 471. It should be noted that the total number is inclusive of deaths in the last week which have recently been updated. We send our condolences to the loved ones of those who have passed.
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. To view the Dashboard, visit: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/covid-19-dashboard
You can also view the Western Cape Government’s vaccine registration dashboard by visiting: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/vaccine-dashboard
We need to protect our airspace from COVID-19
This weekend, let’s be vigilant and ensure that we protect our ‘airspace’ so that we can limit our chances of getting infected and break the chain of transmission.
We know that COVID-19 is transmitted between people through liquid droplets which leave a person’s mouth or nose, and are difficult to see. This happens when you breathe, cough, sneeze, speak or sing.
I call on residents to protect their airspace by:
- Avoiding gatherings and large crowds.
- Wearing a mask.
- Opening doors and windows to allow fresh air in.
- Maintaining a safe social distance from others.
- Ensuring that the room or vehicle you are in is well ventilated by opening windows or doors, where possible.
- Turning off fans and/or air conditioners.
If you must leave home, you should keep it short, outside and small. You should also avoid the 3Cs of confined places, crowded spaces and close contact.
Let’s play our part in flattening the curve by protecting our airspaces.