The Western Cape reported 31 330 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number 367 827 confirmed cases and 322 448 recoveries as of Tuesday, July 20, the latest provincial report indicates.
1/2 Update on the coronavirus and vaccines
As at 1pm on 20 July 2021, the Western Cape had 31 330 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number 367 827 COVID-19 cases to date and 322 448 recoveries.
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— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) July 20, 2021
Breakdown of the province’s COVID-19 statistics:
- Total number of COVID-19 cases to date 367 827
- Total recoveries 322 448
- Total deaths 14 049
- Total active cases (currently infected patients) 31 330
- Tests conducted 1 940 168
- Hospitalisations 2880 of which 646 are in high care or ICU
The Western Cape Government administered a cumulative total of 819 203 vaccines to healthcare workers, staff in the education sector and those within eligible age brackets. The province also records up to 75 deaths per day.
Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde urged residents to continue playing their part and flatten the curve through the lifesaving behaviours or non-pharmaceutical interventions that we have learnt since the start of the pandemic.
“These include washing and sanitizing our hands regularly, wearing our masks correctly, and avoiding gatherings and large crowds, while also ensuring that we have access to fresh air by opening doors and windows, where possible,” Winde reiterated.
Winde is also meeting with the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Daylin Mitchell and the Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Gen. Patekile at the Provincial Operations Command Centre to discuss how SAPS plans to help stop taxi violence in the province.
1/2 WC Minister of Transport and Public Works, Daylin Mitchell & I are currently meeting with the WC Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen. Patekile at the Provincial Operations Command Centre to get an update on SAPS’ plan to stop taxi violence & to ensure safety of our commuters. pic.twitter.com/MFqyxkfk2z
— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) July 21, 2021
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