As of 1pm on 12 March, the Western Cape has 2799 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 277 311 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 263 178 recoveries. A total of 23 130 out of the 25 960 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been administered by 5pm on 11 March.
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases | 277 311 |
Total recoveries | 263 178 |
Vaccines administered | 23 130 |
Total deaths | 11 334 |
Total active cases (currently infected patients) | 2799 |
Tests conducted | 1 368 458 |
Hospitalisations | 998 with 203 in ICU or high care |
The Western Cape has recorded 5 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 334. We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time.
Additional data is available on the Western Cape Covid-19 data dashboard which also features active cases per sub-district, active cases per 100 000 and 7-day moving averages.
Ntomboxolo Makoba-Somdaka
Spokesperson for Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela
Cell: 082 953 0026