WESTERN CAPE NEWS - Western Cape premier Alan Winde, called on residents to be responsible over the weekend, to protect our healthcare system, which is under pressure.
The premier said in a statement earlier today:
As we move into the weekend, I call on residents to drink responsibly, to not drink and drive, and to avoid gatherings and crowds.
We must do everything we can to protect our healthcare system and prevent trauma admissions over the weekend, as our health platform is under pressure.
Please:
- 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.
Update on the coronavirus and vaccines
As at 13:00 on 30 July 2021, the Western Cape had 35 927 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number 399 788 COVID-19 cases to date and 348 843 recoveries.
Garden Route District active cases:
- Bitou: 151
- George: 2605
- Hessequa: 458
- Kannaland: 124
- Knysna: 535
- Mossel Bay: 1112
- Oudtshoorn: 413
By 17:00 on 29 July 2021, the Western Cape Government had administered a cumulative total of 1 109 516 vaccines to healthcare workers, staff in the education sector and those within eligible age brackets.
The current 7-day moving average is 105 deaths per day.
Additional data is available on the Western Cape COVID-19 data dashboard which also features active cases per sub-district, active cases per 100 000 and 7-day moving averages. View the Dashboard here.
You can also view the Western Cape Government’s vaccine registration dashboard here.
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