This was stated on Tuesday by Premier Alan Winde, who also announced that as of 1pm today, the Western Cape has an additional 10 221 cases of Covid-19, with a total of 95 904 confirmed cases and 82 447 recoveries.
“We believe that many areas across the province are at different stages in their infection curve and the Garden Route may not yet have reached its peak. It is therefore important that we all continue to work hard to ensure that we can slow the spread across the entire province. “High-flow nasal oxygen has helped to relieve the pressure on ICU and and high-care facilities in the metro region as it can be administered in an acute setting, under the correct supervision.
“The Garden Route District Municipality's environmental health practitioners are also conducting visits to the homes of people who have tested positive and their close contacts to check that they are self-isolating, and are attending Covid-19 funerals to ensure protocols are being adhered to. “He will conduct roadblocks in Bitou, Knysna and George. Being a long-weekend, checking that long-distance taxis are complying with the 70% loading regulations. He will also be conducting visits to Western Cape transport and health facilities in Knysna and George.
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