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- The Western Cape currently has 883 healthcare workers who are infected with Covid-19.
- Seventy-four are hospitalized and seven have died in the last 14 days.
- The general public has been urged to avoid gatherings, especially indoors.
The head of the Western Cape health department, Dr. Keith Cloete, revealed on Thursday that 883 healthcare workers in the province have been infected with Covid-19.
Of these, 74 are in hospital and seven have died in the last 14 days.
“The general public should avoid gatherings, especially if they are indoors. Everyone should stay in their own safe domestic bubbles and be extra cautious when meeting someone outside of that bubble. Do it outdoors, stay at 1.5 meters away and wear a mask at all times “Said Cloete.
This after the province registered 35,146 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 184,698 confirmed cases and 143,552 recoveries at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
The Western Cape has recorded an additional 171 deaths, bringing the number of Covid-19-related deaths in the province to 5,890 as of 6:00 p.m. Wednesday.
“However, the death toll has reached 6,000 since then. We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time,” Prime Minister Alan Winde said in a statement Thursday.
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Winde added that in the second wave, the Western Cape was experiencing an unprecedented high number of Covid-19-related deaths.
“Poignant, during this holiday period, many families mourn the deaths of the thousands of people who have died from Covid-19 in the past two weeks.
“This is one more reminder to our residents that Covid-19 is not on vacation, it is still here and it still kills. We need to protect each other wherever we are following safe behavior,” he warned.
The provincial government will not issue daily updates on December 25 and 26.
The data will be available on the Western Cape Covid-19 dashboard, which also presents additional information, including active cases by sub-district, active cases per 100,000, and seven-day moving averages.
“Traditionally, this would be a time to get together for the festivities and celebrations, but in this unprecedented year, Christmas will be very different. While we may not have the opportunity to be with all of our loved ones at this time, let us embrace. the spirit of the day and spread kindness and love.
“I would also like to thank all of our front-line workers: doctors, nurses, medical personnel, police and law enforcement, emergency services and everyone who will be working during this period. On behalf of everyone in the Western Cape, we thank you for your service, “Winde said.
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