WC COVID-19 update: province now stands at 12 352 deaths

According to the latest provincial COVID-19 report, the Western Cape has 18 518 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number of 323 711 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 292 841 recoveries as of Wednesday, June 30.

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As at 1pm on 30 June 2021, the Western Cape had 18 518 active COVID-19 infections, with a total number of 323 711 COVID-19 cases to date and 292 841 recoveries.

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— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) June 30, 2021

Here’s a breakdown of the province’s COVID-19 figures:

Total number of COVID-19 cases to date 323 711
Total recoveries 292 841
Total deaths 12 352
Total active cases (currently infected patients) 18 518
Tests conducted 1 801 909
Hospitalisations 1756, of which 444 are in high care or ICU

The Western Cape also recorded 25 additional deaths since its last provincial report on Tuesday, June 29. The province’s total number of COVID-19 related deaths stands at 12 352.

Additional data is available on the Western Cape COVID-19 data dashboard which also features active cases per sub-district, active cases per 100 000 and 7-day moving averages. To view the Dashboard, visit: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/covid-19-dashboard

Meanwhile, the Acting National Minister of Health, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, indicated on Tuesday, June 29, that the vaccination registration for those aged between 50 to 59 will open on Thursday, July 1 and will commence on July 15.

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde added that he requested this change at the President’s Coordinating Council to ensure a swift transition to the next age group.

“This is an important step to ensure that we are ready for the next phase in the vaccination programme,” Winde said.

The Vaccination rollout of senior citizens continues around the Western Cape.

Vaccinations are well underway in Bredasdorp with our over 60 residents receiving their vaccines. With the third wave here, it is important that we register residents who 60 years and older to protect them. #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/xDo3hwZeyF

— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) June 30, 2021

Ghanie Kuiper, who turns 97 in December, received her COVID-19 vaccination at the Hermanus CDC yesterday. Let’s all play our part in assisting those who are 60years or older to get registered for their vaccine so that they can be protected against COVID-19. #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/13SDwx4L3y

— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) June 30, 2021

Registration:

To register for the vaccine, you will need to visit: https://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za or you can also dial *134*832# and follow the prompts (FREE on all South African Networks), or WhatsApp the word REGISTER to 0600 123456.

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