Update on the coronavirus and vaccines by Premier Alan Winde
As at 1pm on 20 September 2021, the Western Cape had 12 711 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number 515 625 COVID-19 cases to date and 483 390 recoveries.
Total number of COVID-19 cases to date |
515 625 |
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Total recoveries |
483 390 |
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Total deaths |
19 524 |
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Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
12 711 |
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Tests conducted |
2 397 561 |
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Hospitalisations (private and public combined) |
2255 of which 492 are in high care or ICU |
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By 5pm on 19 September 2021, the Western Cape Government had administered a cumulative total of 2 641 449 vaccines to healthcare workers, staff in the education sector and those within eligible age brackets
The current 7-day moving average is 52 deaths per day.
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
Over 2 million people have already registered to get vaccinated
Over 2 million people have already registered for their COVID-19 vaccine. This is now 41% of the adult population, with the figure growing daily.
Of the total adult population in the province:
- 499 132 or 69.4% of those 60 years and older are registered. Of those registered, 93.3% have received at least one dose of their vaccine.
- 360 447 or 52.8 % of those between 50 -59 years are registered. Of those registered, 96.8% have received at least one dose of their vaccine.
- 654 567 or 43.3% of those between 35 – 49 years are registered. Of those registered, 87.2% have received at least one dose of their vaccine.
- 509 900 or 24.9 % of those between 18 -34 years are registered. Of those registered, 75.8% have received at least one dose of their vaccine.
In the Western Cape, 37.12% of the total adult population have received at least one dose of their vaccine to date. Of which:
- 66.5% are 60 years and older;
- 51.7% are between 50 – 59 years old;
- 37.9% are between 35 – 49 years old; and
- 18.8% are between 18-34 years old.
It has never been quicker and easier to get vaccinated, and you can simply register at the site when you walk-in.
Our data is already showing that vaccines are highly effective in saving lives in the Western Cape. That is why we encourage you to take-up your vaccination opportunity as soon as possible.