As of 1pm on 23 December, the Western Cape has 35 450 active COVID-19 infections with a total of 181 905 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 140 594 recoveries.
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
181 905 |
Total recoveries |
140 594 |
Total deaths |
5719 |
Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
35 450 |
Tests conducted |
971156 |
Hospitalisations |
2 863, of which 333 are in high care or ICU |
The Western Cape has recorded an additional 142 deaths between 21 and 22 December 2020, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 5 719 (as at 18:00 on 22 December 2020. 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