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- As of Thursday, December 31, the Western Cape had 206,682 cumulative cases of Covid-19.
- The province will close the year with 6,829 cases.
- Western Cape Prime Minister Allen Winde thanked the people of the Western Cape for their efforts this year.
The Western Cape will close 2020 with a total of almost 7,000 deaths from Covid-19.
According to the latest statistics from the province as of 1:00 p.m. Thursday, the Western Cape had recorded 6,829 deaths with 162 of those new cases. The province has 206,682 accumulated cases and 39,406 active cases.
In his closing remarks for the year, Western Cape Prime Minister Alan Winde thanked the province for its “shining light of goodness and humanity” in the face of Covid-19.
“This New Year’s Eve is indeed a gloomy occasion. As we welcome the New Year, let us remember those we have lost and embrace the spirit of kindness and sharing that we saw this year, in 2021,” said Winde.
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He also thanked all health workers, emergency services and all those who have donated to the fight against Covid-19.
“First I want to thank our healthcare workers. These brave men and women have gone to work this year facing tremendous personal risk, but they continue to perform for the people of this province. I know they are stressed, tired and have been wasted time with their own families and loved ones to help save lives on the front lines, “he said.
“Thank you also to those who cared enough to do everything possible to slow the spread and prevent further infections and protect the vulnerable. Wearing your mask and acting responsibly is the ultimate act of kindness,” he added.
