As of 1pm on 17 February, the Western Cape has 5215 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 272 817 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 256 817 recoveries.
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Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
272 817 |
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Total recoveries |
256 817 |
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Total deaths |
10 962 |
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Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
5215 |
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Tests conducted |
1296533 |
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Hospitalisations |
1427 with 317 in ICU or high care |
The Western Cape has recorded 23 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to10 962. 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
State of the Province Address:
Earlier today, I delivered my State of the Province Address in Genadendal.
