WESTERN CAPE NEWS - As of 13:00 on Tuesday, 19 January, the Western Cape has 32 601 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 256 405 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 214 460 recoveries.
The Western Cape has recorded 145 additional deaths, bringing the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in the province to 9 344. We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time.
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.
Access the data dashboard here.
Digicon update:
Earlier today I held my weekly digicon, where I gave an update on the Covid-19 situation in the province. The full recording of the digicon can be watched on my Facebook page.
You can also read my statement, “The Western Cape has passed its second wave peak. Our health platform has adequate capacity. It’s time for more of the Western Cape’s economy to be safely opened to save jobs” here.
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