As of 1pm on 22 December, the Western Cape has 34 685 active COVID-19 infections with a total of 177 868 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 137 484 recoveries.
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
177 868 |
Total recoveries |
137 484 |
Total deaths |
5552 |
Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
34 685 |
Tests conducted |
963 150 |
Hospitalisations |
2 691, of which 316 are in high care or ICU |
The Western Cape has recorded an additional 49 deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 5552. 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 items such as 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