As at 1pm on 11 August 2021, the Western Cape had 40 295 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number 435 850 COVID-19 cases to date and 379 287 recoveries.
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Total number of COVID-19 cases to date |
435 850 |
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Total recoveries |
379 287 |
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Total deaths |
16 268 |
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Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
40 295 |
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Tests conducted |
2 106 007 |
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Hospitalisations (private and public combined) |
3729 of which 682 are in high care or ICU |
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By 5pm on 10 August 2021, the Western Cape Government had administered a cumulative total of 1 360 523 vaccines to healthcare workers, staff in the education sector and those within eligible age brackets.
The current 7-day moving average is 106 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
Western Cape Government recognises and thanks women in healthcare
This women’s month, the Western Cape Government wants to recognise and thank the many women in healthcare who are making a difference in the lives of the people of the Western Cape.
Among these leading ladies is Mariam Anthony, who has been employed at Groote Schuur Hospital for the past 39 years and who will soon be retiring from her position as an administration clerk in the Engineering Department.
Speaking to her experience at the hospital, she said: “I started working at the hospital in 1982 in the Medical Informatics Department as a data typist. In 1993, I was moved to the Engineering Department and that is where I still am working. There are approximately 80 staff working in the department with most of the staff being men. My job entails doing the administration work for all the staff working in the department.”
She is proud to work in the Engineering Department and explains that it plays a crucial role in the operation of a hospital: “Engineering plays a vital role in the hospital. We have plumbers, electricians, and carpenters to name but a few artisans. Without them at the hospital, the hospital will not be able to function at all. So, I see us as vital for the hospital and I am proud that I can assist to make sure that we can provide the quality care for our patients.”
When reflecting on her experience as a woman in a predominantly male working environment, she says: “It’s not easy to be one of a few women working in the department. As a woman, you must have a strong character to work with all the men. If you show them respect you will get the same respect back from them, and that is what makes it so enjoyable to work in this department. I am very comfortable working with all my colleagues, they have become like my second family. I feel, as a woman, we need to be appreciated for what we do, especially someone like me who works in a male-dominated environment.”
Mariam is due to retire soon, but she explains that the hospital will always be a part of her life: “I can’t imagine life without working at this great hospital. I am proud to have made a difference in the lives of so many patients at the hospital.”
Within the Provincial Department of Health, there are many women, like Mariam, who give of themselves tirelessly to help those during their most difficult times. We thank you for all that you do.
Let’s play our part in protecting our health care workers
We can show our support to healthcare workers and women in the healthcare space, such as Mariam, by playing our part and breaking the chain of transmission.
Let’s play our part by:
- Wearing your mask properly, covering your nose and mouth.
- Washing and sanitising your hands regularly.
- Avoiding crowded places, confined spaces and close contact.
- Keeping your gatherings short, small and outdoors – with lots of ventilation.
- Drinking responsibly and do not drink and drive.
- Getting vaccinated when it is your turn.
- Staying home if you feel sick. If you have any difficulty breathing, seek urgent medical treatment.
- Helping protect those at highest risk – especially those who are older, and those with comorbidities.
- Continuing to protect your family bubble.
It’s up to each and every single one of us to protect our healthcare system so that we save lives and jobs in the Western Cape.
