WESTERN CAPE NEWS - The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Western Cape has increased to 464.
This was announced in a statement by Premier Alan Winde today.
20 people have been admitted to hospital for Covid-19, with nine receiving care in ICU.
"As we all strive to stop the spread of the Coronavirus by staying at home and abiding by the lockdown, let’s have in our minds the lives we will each save if we all work together," said Winde. "We are staying home for ourselves, our family and friends, our children, our grandmas and grandpas, for the healthcare workers who are facing this virus head on and need our help to flatten the curve, and for our fellow men and women across South Africa."
See the breakdown of cases below.
Message from the Western Cape Minister of Health
Western Cape Health Minister, Nomafrench Mbombo said: "With cases of Covid-19 spreading throughout the province, doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers are on the frontlines of the pandemic as they care for these patients in our hospitals. The best way we can thank them is by staying home.
“Our medical students are also pitching in to provide Coronavirus education on the phone. They are facing enormous challenges, yet they are responding with courage, resolve and professionalism. Their dedication is a true inspiration.
“Today, I would like to thank our EMS staff, physicians, nurses, community health workers and all healthcare workers and support staff who are caring for the most vulnerable among us.”
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