The latest provincial report on COVID-19 indicates that Western Cape had 41 826 active infections, 474 104 confirmed cases, and 414 743 recoveries, as of Monday, August 23.
1/2 Update on the coronavirus and vaccines?
As at 1pm on 23 August 2021, the Western Cape had 41 826 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number 474 104 COVID-19 cases to date and 414 743 recoveries.
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— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) August 23, 2021
Here’s a breakdown of the province’s COVID-19 statistics:
- Total number of COVID-19 cases to date: 474 104
- Total recoveries: 414 743
- Total deaths: 17 535
- Total active cases (currently infected patients): 41 826
- Tests conducted: 2 218 842
- Hospitalisations (private and public combined): 3 511 of which 698 are in high care or ICU
A total of 1 661 523 vaccines have also been administered to healthcare workers, staff in the education sector and those within eligible age brackets. The current 7-day moving average is 91 deaths per day, bringing the total COVID-19 related deaths to 17 535.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde continues to encourage young people to keep the momentum going and get vaccinated so that they not only save lives but also get the economy back on track by saving jobs.
Marlene Kellerman, a SACAP student, got her Covid-19 vaccination at the West Bank community hall??
I encourage our young people to keep the momentum going and get vaccinated so that we not only save lives, but also get our economy back on track by saving jobs. #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/t3K0bqQipz
— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) August 24, 2021
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