Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says his province has recorded 19 additional deaths since Monday, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 11 549.
Winde said this on Tuesday, as he released the latest update on COVID-19 and vaccines in the province.
“We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time,” Winde said.
2/2 A total of 53 507 out of the 53 820 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been administered by 5pm on 19 April.
— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) April 20, 2021
He said the Western Cape had 2 244 active COVID-19 infections, with a total of 285 528 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 271 735 recoveries as of 1pm on Tuesday, 20 April.
“A total of 53 507 out of 53 820 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been administered by 5pm on 19 April,” said Winde.
Here is a breakdown of the figures:
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases 285 528
Total recoveries 271 735
Vaccines administered 53 507
Total deaths 11 549
Total active cases (currently infected patients) 2244
Tests conducted 1 494 278
Hospitalisations 716, of which 149 are in high care or ICU
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