The latest provincial report on COVID-19 shows that the Western Cape currently has 40 252 active infections, with a total number 408 685 confirmed cases and 353 145 recoveries as of Monday, August 2.
1/2 Update on the coronavirus and vaccines
As at 1pm on 2 August 2021, the Western Cape had 40 252 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number 408 685 COVID-19 cases to date and 353 145 recoveries.
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Here’s a breakdown of the province’s COVID-19 stats:
- Total number of COVID-19 cases to date: 408 685
- Total recoveries: 353 145
- Total deaths: 15 288
- Total active cases (currently infected patients): 40 252
- Tests conducted: 2 041 007
- Hospitalisations: 3 457 of which 722 are in high care or ICU
A total of 1 146 302 vaccines have been administered to healthcare workers, staff in the education sector and those within eligible age brackets. The death toll now stands at 15 288 as more than 100 deaths are being reported on a daily basis. Western Cape Health Department head, Dr Keith Cloete indicated that the normal progression of COVID-19 is that each province moves through their own waves in different periods after the province was identified as the epicentre of the third wave of infections, IOL reported.
Meanwhile, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde calls on residents to work together to protect the province’s healthcare system that is under immense pressure.
“As we approach our peak of the third wave, I call on all our residents to protect our healthcare system and save lives. It is more important than ever to keep on practising the life-saving behaviours we have learnt over the last year,” Winde said.
- Wear your mask properly, covering your nose and mouth
- Wash and sanitise your hands regularly
- Avoid crowded places, confined spaces and close contact
- Keep your gatherings short, small and outdoors – with lots of ventilation
- Drink responsibly and do not drink and drive
- Get vaccinated when it is your turn
- Stay home if you feel sick. If you have any difficulty breathing, seek urgent medical treatment
- Help protect those at highest risk – especially those who are older, and those with comorbidities
- Continue to protect your family bubble
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