Western Cape updates on Coronavirus COVID-19 cases

As of 17h00 on 18 April, the Western Cape has recorded 866 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection.

Total confirmed COVID-19 cases

866

Total recoveries

215

Total deaths

16

Total active cases (currently infected patients)

635

Patients in hospital

38 with 12 in ICU

Total tests conducted

16 499

 Sub Districts Cape Town Metro:

 

Sub-district

Cases

Western

229

Southern

155

Northern

34

Tygerberg

77

Eastern

69

Klipfontein

57

Mitchells Plain

53

Khayelitsha

51

Total

725


Sub Districts Non-Metro:

District

 Sub-district

Cases

Garden Route

Bitou

5

Garden Route

Knysna

14

Garden Route

George

14

Garden Route

Hessequa

5

Garden Route

Mossel Bay

19

Garden Route

Oudtshoorn

3

Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch

13

Cape Winelands

Drakenstein

7

Cape Winelands

Breede Valley

13

Cape Winelands

Langeberg

1

Cape Winelands

Witzenberg

12

Overberg

Overstrand

11

Overberg

Theewaterskloof

1

West Coast

Saldanha Bay Municipality

3

West Coast

Matzikama

1

West Coast

Swartland

4

 

 

 

Unallocated: 15

Data notes:

*Going forward, the data will reported as at 17h00 on the previous day, rather than at midnight in order to allow more time to prepare the daily reports.

The Western Cape has recorded one more death- a 45-year old male, bringing the total deaths in the province to 16.

We send our condolences his family and his loved ones at this time.

Message from Western Cape Health Minister Nomafrench Mbombo:

“Our behavior now will determine whether we succeed or fail in preventing the spread of COVID-19, this is why it is important even if you’re young, healthy or if you falsely believe that this virus will not kill you (it can), you will do well to stay home in order to protect others,especially older and immunocompromised people who are at greater risk of dying if they contract Covid-19, as well as the healthcare workers who have to expose themselves to the risk every day.

President’s Coordinating Council:

President Cyril Ramaphosa held a virtual meeting of the PCC yesterday which included Ministers, Premiers and Executive Mayors. The meeting had a strong focus on the impact of the lockdown on the economy, on the livelihoods of South Africans, and on the financial position of government.

During the meeting, I raised the need to devise protocols for business so that once the lockdown is eased, we are able to balance increased economic activity, with the need to ensure that we do not see a spike in infections.

During the meeting I requested that we make the wearing of cloth masks when going outside of the house be made mandatory.  Cloth masks can play a role in protecting our frontline staff in the retail sector now, and will be a tool as we prepare for the “new normal” post-lockdow.

I also raised my concerns on the decision to stop wine exports again, after the regulations were earlier relaxed, allowing them to continue. Exports of wine and other agricultural products support a large number of jobs and could contribute to the economy at a time when it is most needed.

Community screening

  • Community screening and testing will take place in the following areas tomorrow:
  • Northern and Tygerberg Sub-district: Goodwood, Vadco, Ruyterwacht
  • Southern and Western Sub-district: Parkwood, Du Noon, Imizamo Yethu, Masiphumelele
  • Klipfontein and Mitchells Plain: NY101, Hlengisa, Bridgetown, New Lentegeur, Manenberg
  • Khayelitsha and Eastern Sub-District: Zevenwacht (Spar)
  • Cape Winelands: Phola Park (Mbekweni), Kayamandi
  • Garden Route: Amalienstein, Nissenville, Kranshoek
  • Overberg: Swellendam informal settlement, Hermanus, Hawston, Elgin, Grabouw, Villiersdorp, Arniston
  • West Coast: Vredendal Noord, Mangaung, Pola Park, Lutzville,Uitkyk Mbeki Square, Piketberg (Spar), Ilingelethu, Marikana, Khayalistha, Riverview
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