Update on the coronavirus by Premier Alan Winde
15 January 2021
As of 1pm on 15 January, the Western Cape has 36 130 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 250 200 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 205 124 recoveries.
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
250 200 |
Total recoveries --> |
205 124 |
Total deaths |
8946 |
Total active cases (currently infected patients) --> |
36 130 |
Tests conducted |
1146088 |
Hospitalisations --> |
3543 with 387 of these in ICU or high care |
The Western Cape has recorded 157 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 8946. 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
Safety first this weekend: