WESTERN CAPE NEWS - As of 13:00 on 16 December, the Western Cape has 26 817 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 160 800 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 128 750 recoveries.
- Total confirmed Covid-19 cases - 160 800
- Total recoveries - 128 750
- Total deaths - 5233
- Total active cases (currently infected patients) - 26 817
- Tests conducted - 917 235
- Hospitalisations - 2045 with 280 of these in ICU or high care
Garden Route district
- Bitou - 1952 cases, 1466 recoveries
- George - 8736 cases, 6547 recoveries
- Hessequa - 725 cases, 519 recoveries
- Kannaland - 323 cases, 201 recoveries
- Knysna - 3709 cases, 2815 recoveries
- Mossel Bay - 4891 cases, 3683 recoveries
- Oudtshoorn - 2423 cases, 1877 recoveries
The Western Cape Covid-19 data dashboard also features additional data including active cases per sub-district, active cases per 100 000 and 7-day moving averages. Access the data dashboard here.
The Western Cape has recorded 57 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 5176. We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time.
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