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Department of Social Development takes no risks around coronavirus

22 March 2020

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is implementing emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the Coronavirus on the social services sector. DSD local and regional offices remain open with reduced staff numbers, to give effect to physical distancing, however services will ...

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Health System’s Response to Physical Distancing #STOPTHESPREAD of COVID-19

22 March 2020

Thousands of people visit public health facilities on a daily basis and, as the Western Cape Health Department, we need to be responsible and #StopTheSpread to especially protect vulnerable people. To protect our community, we promote avoiding all situations where human bodies are in contact and ...

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Western Cape Government update on Coronavirus - 21 March

21 March 2020

Update on Coronavirus from the Western Cape Government - 21 March 2020 The Western Cape now has a total number of 74 COVID-19 infections - with 18 new infections recorded. Of the total number of infections in the province, only two have required hospitalisation. There have been no deaths recorded ...

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Western Cape Government Coronavirus update - more stringent measures advised

20 March 2020

Statement by Premier Alan Winde; Western Cape Government advises more stringent measures to stop the sprea The Western Cape Government advises more stringent measures in order to contain the spread and impact of Coronavirus in the province. Those who are showing any signs of being sick must stay at ...

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Minister of Health's COVID-19 test results

20 March 2020

Western Cape Minister of Health Nomafrench Mbombo has tested negative for COVID-19. We are all glad for this result, and hope it serves it to allay the concerns of others who have been in contact with her. I will continue to work from home as much as possible, in line with my call to all businesses ...

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Western Cape Government update on Coronavirus - 19 March

19 March 2020

Total infections A total of 46 COVID-19 infections have been recorded in the Western Cape. During their daily briefing, the Western Cape Cabinet heard that tracing teams have been dramatically scaled up in a bid to ensure contacts of those testing positive are identified and isolated as quickly as ...

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Response to Event Organisers - COVID-19 risk

18 March 2020

On Sunday 15 March, Cyril Ramaphosa the President of South Africa announced measures, with immediate effect, to combat Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and to set up emergency, rapid and effective response systems to mitigate the severity of its impact. The following will be relevant for the events industry ...

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Social distancing guidelines

18 March 2020

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Western Cape Government update on Coronavirus - 18 March

18 March 2020

The Western Cape Government has been working day and night to contain, prepare for and mitigate the impact of the coronavirus and COVID-19. In addition to the steps announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, the Western Cape has implemented a number of measures to ensure the most effective ...

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Premier Winde's response to the self-quarantine of Health Minister Mbombo

18 March 2020

Premier Alan Winde's official response to the self-quarantine of Health Minister, Nomafrench Mbombo Earlier today, with due care for fellow residents and in a responsible manner, the French Consul of Cape Town advised his contacts on social media that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Due to her ...

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