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14 August 2020 Media Release: Update on the coronavirus by Premier Alan Winde

14 August 2020

As of 1 pm on 14 August, the Western Cape has 6163 active cases of COVID-19, with a total of 99806 confirmed cases and 90 115 recoveries.

Total confirmed COVID-19 cases 99806
Total recoveries 90115
Total deaths 3528
Total active cases (currently infected patients) 6163
Tests conducted 448449
Hospitalisations 1202 with 251 in ICU or high care

 

Cape Metro Sub-districts:

 

 Sub-district Cases Recoveries
Western 8483  7783
Southern 8830  7902
Northern 5924  5462
Tygerberg 12340  11345
Eastern 9204  8401
Klipfontein 8629  7783
Mitchells Plain 7913  7198
Khayelitsha 7917  7368
Total 69240 63222

Sub-districts:

 District  Sub-district Cases Recoveries
Garden Route Bitou 514 424
Garden Route Knysna 1239 1020
Garden Route George 3037 2573
Garden Route Hessequa 237 180
Garden Route Kannaland 84 56
Garden Route Mossel Bay 1808 1422
Garden Route Oudsthoorn 825 495
Cape Winelands Stellenbosch 1908 1734
Cape Winelands Drakenstein 4033 3690
Cape Winelands Breede Valley 3035 2718
Cape Winelands Langeberg 1054 952
Cape Winelands Witzenberg 1407 1238
Overberg Overstrand 1421 1332
Overberg Cape Agulhas 236 200
Overberg Swellendam 253 232
Overberg Theewaterskloof 1063 963
West Coast Bergrivier 379 336
West Coast Cederberg 140 119
West Coast Matzikama 265 215
West Coast Saldanha Bay Municipality 1223 1113
West Coast Swartland 1344 1135
Central Karoo Beaufort West 374 273
Central Karoo Laingsburg 91 33
Central Karoo Prince Albert 12 6

Unallocated: 4584 (4434 recovered)

Data note: It is not always possible to check and verify that the address data supplied for each new recorded case is correct, within the time frames required to provide regular and timely updates. This means that in some instances, cases could be allocated to the wrong sub-districts. We are working with the sub-districts to clean and verify the data and where errors are picked up locally, cases will be re-allocated to the correct areas.

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

Special focus on diabetics helping to save lives:

The Western Cape has recorded an additional 26 deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 3528. We send our condolences to their family and friends at this time.

Our focus on high-risk patients, and specifically diabetics, continues with promising early feedback.

The project ensures that when a diabetic patient tests positive for COVID-19, the Department of Health makes daily contact with them. For high risk diabetics, we also encourage admission to the CTICC Hospital of Hope in order to monitor their health.

Over the past two weeks, 39 high-risk diabetic patients have been contacted, and admitted to hospital with only two deaths recorded. This is especially promising, as the background mortality for this group is considerably higher, and at least 37%.

We currently still have 18 of these patients still admitted at the Hospital of Hope where they are being closely monitored. The remaining 19 have been discharged and are recovering will at home.

Since the 7th of August, we have also started the phase of the project focusing on low risk diabetics with COVID-19. Since the 7th of August, more than 60 patients have been contacted by a group of dedicated young doctors, and they are being followed up daily. Of this group- 13 have been referred for a more intense follow up by a medical officer for the remainder of their COVID-19 period.

This focus on those people who are at greatest risk of severe illness and death, means that we are able to intervene early and ensure that proper treatment is given. While it is still early, the results we have seen show that this focus is saving lives.

The Western Cape has seen positive signs as the numbers of new infections, hospitalisations and death are declining but it remains of utmost importance that we protect ourselves and our loved ones. This is especially important if you are in one of the high risk groups, or if you are in regular contact with a family member, or colleague who is high risk.

We can do this by continuing to wear our masks, practicing social distancing and ensuring that we keep up good hygiene practices such as hand washing, coughing into a tissue, an arm or an elbow, and regularly cleaning high traffic surfaces.

If you are over the age of 55, diabetic or have an underlying comorbidity such as hypertension, or heart kidney or lung disease, and are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, it is important to get tested early. If you experience chest pains, or trouble breathing, seek immediate medical attention.