So far, 3 392 people have died in the province.
The Western Cape recorded an additional 18 Covid-19-related deaths on Sunday. So far,3 392 people have died in the province. On Saturday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the number of Covid-19 fatalities had breached the 10 000 mark to stand at 10 210, while there were 553 188 confirmed cases nationally. As of 13:00 on Sunday, the Western Cape had 8 285 active Covid-19 cases, with 98 354 confirmed cases and 86 677 recoveries. There were 1 194 hospitalisations, with 264 people in either intensive or high care units. The Department of Health releases updated national daily figures every evening, which may include further data on the province. «Today, as we commemorate Women’s Day in South Africa, we thank those women who have been at the frontline of our response to Covid-19,» said Winde.
