Western Cape COVID-19 update - 94% recovery rate

The Western Cape has 3172 active cases of COVID-19 as of 1pm on Monday, March 8. The province’s total number of COVID-19 infections has now reached 276 528 confirmed cases and 262 106 recoveries. This indicates a 94.78 percent recovery rate.

A total of 17 568 vaccines had been administered by 5pm, March 5, according to Premier Alan Winde. This is 2 273 more than those recorded on March 3.

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

Total confirmed COVID-19 cases: 276 528

Total recoveries: 262 106

Vaccines administered: 17 568

Total deaths: 11 289

Total active cases (currently infected patients): 3172

Tests conducted: 153 5756

Hospitalisations: 1015 with 212 in ICU or high-care

“The Western Cape has recorded 6 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 289. We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time,” Winde said.

Update on the coronavirus and vaccine rollout | As of 1pm on 8 March, the WC has:

Active Covid-19: 3172
Confirmed Covid-19: 276 528
Recoveries: 262 106

A total of 17 568 vaccines had been administered by 5pm on 5 March.
Statement: https://t.co/npuQMfcfSc pic.twitter.com/d9HTQQH6qh

— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) March 8, 2021

Image: The Western Cape Government / Unsplash