Media Release: Update on the coronavirus by Premier Alan Winde
28 May 2020
As of 1pm on 28 May, the Western Cape has 7726 active cases of COVID-19, with a total of 17286 confirmed cases and 9157 recoveries.
| Total confirmed COVID-19 cases | 17286 |
| Total recoveries | 9157 |
| Total deaths | 403 |
| Total active cases (currently infected patients) | 7726 |
| Total number of tests | 136 597 |
| Hospital admissions | 718 of which 157 are in ICU or high care |
Sub Districts Cape Town Metro:
| Sub-district | Cases | Recoveries |
| Western | 1770 | 989 |
| Southern | 2059 | 852 |
| Northern | 1090 | 603 |
| Tygerberg | 2668 | 1573 |
| Eastern | 1561 | 890 |
| Klipfontein | 2169 | 1090 |
| Mitchells Plain | 1697 | 929 |
| Khayelitsha | 2242 | 1418 |
| Total | 15256 | 8344 |
Sub-districts:
| Distric | Sub-district | Cases | Recoveries |
| Garden Route | Bitou | 14 | 8 |
| Garden Route | Knysna | 47 | 23 |
| Garden Route | George | 64 | 21 |
| Garden Route | Hessequa | 12 | 9 |
| Garden Route | Kannaland | 1 | 1 |
| Garden Route | Mossel Bay | 30 | 21 |
| Garden Route | Oudtshoorn | 11 | 3 |
| Cape Winelands | Stellenbosch | 155 | 64 |
| Cape Winelands | Drakenstein | 440 | 123 |
| Cape Winelands | Breede Valley | 143 | 43 |
| Cape Winelands | Langeberg | 13 | 4 |
| Cape Winelands | Witzenberg | 237 | 197 |
| Overberg | Overstrand | 39 | 21 |
| Overberg | Cape Agulhas | 6 | 2 |
| Overberg | Swellendam | 10 | 6 |
| Overberg | Theewaterskloof | 50 | 11 |
| West Coast | Bergrivier | 31 | 17 |
| West Coast | Cederberg | 4 | 0 |
| West Coast | Matzikama | 2 | 0 |
| West Coast | Saldanha Bay Municipality | 54 | 13 |
| West Coast | Swartland | 57 | 25 |
| Central Karoo | Beaufort West | 2 | 0 |
Unallocated: 605 (201 recovered)
Additional data can be found on the dashboard at www.westerncape.gov.za/coronavirus.
The Western Cape has recorded an additional 16 COVID-19 deaths-bringing the total number of deaths from the virus in the province to 403. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased at this time.
Please see the statement issued earlier today on the Western Cape’s new scenario expectations here: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/news/western-cape-scenarios-covid-19-peak-we-need-your-help-save-lives
| Western Cape scenarios for Covid-19 peak: we need your help to save lives – News | Covid-19 Response
Over a month ago, the Western Cape Government provided an update to the media on its scenario planning for the Covid-19 pandemic, projecting on the number of hospitalisations expected during the course of the pandemic and therefore what would be required by our healthcare system to respond at the peak. coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za |