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Media Release: Update on the coronavirus by Premier Alan Winde- recoveries now stand at 68% of all infections

13 June 2020

As of 1pm on 13 June, the Western Cape has 11415 active cases of COVID-19, with a total of 39159 confirmed cases and 26736 recoveries.

Total confirmed COVID-19 cases 39159
Total recoveries 26736
Total deaths 1008
Total active cases (currently infected patients) 11415
Tests conducted 230463
Hospital admissions 1331 of which 241 are in ICU or high care

Sub Districts Cape Town Metro:

Sub-district Cases Recoveries
Western 3420 2535
Southern 3613 2506
Northern 2303 1745
Tygerberg 5394 4070
Eastern 3422 2486
Klipfontein 4241 2907
Mitchells Plain 3554 2514
Khayelitsha 4581 3654
Total 30528 22417

Sub-districts:

District  Sub-district Cases Recoveries
Garden Route Bitou 16 15
Garden Route Knysna 89 59
Garden Route George 139 78
Garden Route Hessequa 18 12
Garden Route Kannaland 3 2
Garden Route Mossel Bay 57 29
Garden Route Oudsthoorn 19 9
Cape Winelands Stellenbosch 509 298
Cape Winelands Drakenstein 1418 837
Cape Winelands Breede Valley 674 391
Cape Winelands Langeberg 110 45
Cape Winelands Witzenberg 381 290
Overberg Overstrand 149 82
Overberg Cape Agulhas 20 11
Overberg Swellendam 18 13
Overberg Theewaterskloof 148 92
West Coast Bergrivier 103 69
​West Coast ​Cederberg 10 2
West Coast Matzikama 22 2
West Coast Saldanha Bay Municipality 244 107
West Coast Swartland 235 117
Central Karoo Beaufort West 3 1

Unallocated: 4246 (1758).

More data is available here: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/covid-19-dashboard

The Western Cape has recorded an additional 42 deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 966. We send our condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased at this time.

Recoveries:

The Western Cape has now recorded over 26 000 recoveries, representing a total of 68% of all cases registered to date. In the Tygerberg sub-district which has the highest number of infections in the province, 75% of all cases have recovered so far, and in Khayelitsha which has the second highest number of infections, the recovery rate stands at 79%

Many people who contract COVID-19 will have mild symptoms and most will recover without any need for hospitalisation. But this does not mean that we should be any less careful- as you could experience mild symptoms, but you could also pass on the virus to your parents or grandparents, or someone in one of the high risk groups.

People with existing comorbidities are more at risk of becoming severely ill if they contract COVID-19. Those most at risk include those who are:

  • Individuals with comorbidities, at any age
  • 55 years an older, with or without co-morbidities

The overwhelming majority of COVID-19 positive people who have died in the province have had one or more comorbidities.  Co-morbidity is the presence of one or more additional diseases or conditions occurring with a primary medical condition. The most prevalent comorbidities in deaths due to COVID-19 across all age groups in the Western Cape are diabetes and hypertension.

Other common comorbidities also include HIV, kidney, lung and heart disease.

Deaths:

Today, we have also sadly surpassed the 1000 deaths mark. Each of these people is mourned by loved ones who miss them terribly. They have all played a role in our society- the numbers include essential workers like healthcare workers and law enforcement officers, people who worked hard everyday to provide for their families, parents, grandparents, and people who were part of our communities. We send our deepest condolences to all of those who have lost a loved one to COVID-19.

We know that many more people will become sick and we will lose more lives but we must all do everything we can to ensure that we slow the spread of the virus. We all need to make the golden rules of infection prevention a part of our daily lives. We should all still be staying at home as much as possible, washing our hands regularly and cleaning surfaces like counter tops, desks and door handles at home and at work. When you do leave home, ensure that you are wearing a clean cloth mask and keep that 1.5 metre distance between you and any other person when you’re standing in queues, waiting for the bus or you’re in any area where people are congregating.

For those who fall into the vulnerable groups, it’s important that you continue to take additional steps to protect yourself by staying at home, and being vigilant about hand-washing and hygiene.

These steps can help us all to save lives.