The Western Cape government says Tygerberg Hospital’s ICU Covid-19 department reaching its capacity should not be seen in isolation from the rest of the province’s ability to accommodate Covid-19 patients.
“This is an integrated plan, leveraging all available resources, in the province. The total number of beds in the whole system needs to be considered.” The province is working hard with the private sector to provide additional beds for severe Covid-19 cases. The Cape Town International Convention Centre will be turned into a temporary hospital facility with 850 general care additional beds at the peak of the pandemic for mild cases.
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