Media Release: Update on the coronavirus and vaccine rollout by Premier Alan Winde
30 March 2021
As of 1pm on 30 March, the Western Cape has 2189 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 279 805 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 266 125 recoveries. A total of 43 549 out of the 53 820 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been administered by 5pm on 29 March.
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Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
279 805 |
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Total recoveries |
266 125 |
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Vaccines administered |
43 549 |
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Total deaths |
11449 |
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Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
2189 |
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Tests conducted |
1429900 |
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Hospitalisations |
805 with 154 in ICU or highcare |
The Western Cape has recorded 3 additional deaths, bringing the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in the province to 11 449. 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: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/covid-19-dashboard
Western Cape's position on additional lockdown regulations:
Earlier today, I set out the Western Cape's position on additional restrictions over the Easter weekend. The full statement is available here: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/news/western-cape-government-does-not-support-move-alert-level-2
Issued by Western Cape Office of the Premier, 30 March 2021
