Update on the coronavirus and vaccination roll out by Premier Alan Winde - 29 March

As of 1pm on 29 March, the Western Cape has 2342 active COVID-19 infections with a total of 279 694 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 265 907 recoveries. A total of 41 314 out of the 53 820 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, have been administered.

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Municipality	Cases	Recoveries
City of Cape Town	178125	169281
Cape Winelands District Municipality	35618	33798
Central Karoo District Municipality	2395	2229
Garden Route District Municipality	33498	31933
Overberg District Municipality	12958	12420
West Coast District Municipality	13662	12878
Unallocated	3438	3368
Total	279694	265907

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 Sub Districts Cape Town Metro:

Sub-districts	Cases	Recoveries
Western	28371	27273
Southern	28909	27571
Klipfontein	16897	15757
Mitchells Plain	17080	16105
Tygerberg	29354	27872
Khayelitsha	12098	11428
Eastern	26257	24841
Northern	19159	18434

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 Sub Districts Non-Metro:

Municipality	Cases	Recoveries
City of Cape Town	178125	169281
Cape Winelands District Municipality	35618	33798
Breede Valley	8845	8372
Drakenstein	11124	10573
Langeberg	4233	4021
Stellenbosch	6435	6122
Witzenberg	4981	4710
Central Karoo District Municipality	2395	2229
Beaufort West	1875	1740
Laingsburg	266	248
Prince Albert	254	241
Garden Route District Municipality	33498	31933
Bitou	2731	2619
George	11853	11303
Hessequa	1940	1827
Kannaland	879	829
Knysna	4788	4614
Mossel Bay	7350	7123
Oudtshoorn	3957	3618
Overberg District Municipality	12958	12420
Cape Agulhas	1644	1546
Overstrand	4949	4783
Swellendam	1724	1651
Theewaterskloof	4641	4440
West Coast District Municipality	13662	12878
Bergriver	2105	1940
Cederberg	892	834
Matzikama	2058	1955
Saldanha Bay	3990	3757
Swartland	4617	4392
Unallocated	3438	3368

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The Western Cape has recorded 3 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 446. 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. Access the data dashboard here: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/covid-19-dashboard 

Due to a slight delay in updating the dashboard, the data reflected in this statement may differ from the data reflected on the dashboard due to a difference in time at which the data was accessed.

Safety message ahead of the Easter weekend:

As the Easter weekend approaches, I want to appeal to residents to act responsibly and to stay safe. Traditionally, the Easter weekend is a time of gathering and of movement and both of these represent risk for the spread of COVID-19.

The Western Cape infection data continues to show positive declines however, increased gatherings and movement can reverse the good work we have done. It is up to each and every one of us to act responsibly- by wearing a mask, washing our hands regularly, avoiding crowds and large gatherings, close contact and confined spaces. 

Over the Easter weekend, we also see higher traffic volumes on our roads, which results in higher numbers of road accidents and increased pressure in our hospitals and trauma centres. We must therefore all take extreme care while on the roads by driving safely, avoiding speeding, wearing seatbelts when in vehicles and not drinking and driving. 

Safety tips this weekend:

• If you intend to see family or friends during this time, small, short and outdoor gatherings are best. If you are gathering indoors, ensure that you keep fresh air circulating by opening windows and doors.
• Open windows in cars and on public transport while traveling.
• Stay at home if you are not feeling well.
• Avoid places where large crowds are gathered or where COVID-19 regulations are not being enforced.