Covid-19 cases in Western Cape increases by 23 overnight, 7 people in ICU

  • 📰 IOL
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 67 sec. here
  • 3 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 30%
  • Publisher: 51%

South Africa Headlines News

COVID19SouthAfrica: The Western Cape has recorded 393 positively confirmed coronavirus cases to date, with the majority of cases - 321 - in the Cape Town metro, Premier Alan Winde said. 21daylockdownSA StayHomeSaveLives coronavirus

Cape Town - The Western Cape has recorded 393 positively confirmed coronavirus cases to date, with the majority of cases - 321 - in the Cape Town metro, Premier Alan Winde said. As of 00:01 on April 1 the total number of active cases in the province was at 370.

"As of this morning, 20 people in the Western Cape had been admitted to hospital, with seven in intensive care facilities. While these numbers are manageable now, every single resident needs to join our fight against the coronavirus so that we can save lives, particularly of those who are most vulnerable to this infection- the elderly, and those with underlying health problems who will be worst affected," Winde said.

"For our part, the Western Cape Government is currently looking at a number of sites and facilities across the province that we will be able to bring online as temporary healthcare facilities and quarantine and isolation sites. "We are also concerned that the lockdown could result in increased incidents of domestic abuse, which are not being reported as a result of the regulations being in place. Those who are experiencing violence are reminded that they are able to report abuse to the police, or make use of the GBV reporting line services offered by the Department of Social Development. They can call the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre on 0800 428 428.

The province's transport and logistics workstream has distributed 8520 litres of sanitizer to the taxi industry and will be distributing a further supply to municipalities in the province.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

Someone is pulling the wool over our eys! Either the WC or nicd_sa

iol Why are you allowing yourselves to be used by one province that wants to be out of step with the country

Sweep down 👀🌎

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 46. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Central Karoo still clear as Western Cape Covid-19 cases rise to 348The number of Covid-19 patients in the Western Cape had risen to 348 by midnight on Monday, said premier Alan Winde.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

Former ANC Western Cape chair Marius Fransman tests positive for Covid-19'Since my return from abroad 2 weeks ago, I didn't feel too well and decided in line with health protocols and realising that this has become life's reality, to do a test last Monday.' Kurough guys... 😭 Get well soon bro, God Love us Mxm. 2 weeks ago. Yazi...You should have known better. You own stupidity.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

Former ANC Western Cape chair Marius Fransman tests positive for Covid-19Fransman made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday evening. Covid19SA 21daylockdownSA I asked GPANC guys to distance, and was given carrots. It's starting. The corrupt guys are testing negative why? My her soul rest in peace
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »

City of Cape Town provides list of stores allowed to be open amid Covid-19 lockdown'Cellphone shops nor money lending businesses are allowed to operate during the lockdown. Cigarettes may be sold during the lockdown, but only together with essential goods.' the Vosjames says you can now buy cigarettes, when buying essentials at retail stores. SAPoliceService will allow sale when other essential items are bought. my_spar PicknPay CheckersSA take note.
Source: IOL - 🏆 46. / 51 Read more »

Wards in KZN, Eastern Cape need Covid-19 intervention: Municipal IQThe country's 269 municipal wards, which constitute 6% of country's 4,393 wards, should receive prioritised attention from the government and stakeholders which are working to contain and mitigate the spread of Covid-19
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

Wards in KZN, Eastern Cape need Covid-19 intervention: Municipal IQThe country's 269 municipal wards, which constitute 6% of country's 4,393 wards, should receive prioritised attention from the government and stakeholders which are working to contain and mitigate the spread of Covid-19
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »