Media Release: Update on the coronavirus by Premier Alan Winde
16 December 2020
As of 1pm on 16 December, the Western Cape has 26 817 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 160 800 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 128 750 recoveries.
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
160 800 |
Total recoveries --> |
128 750 |
Total deaths |
5233 |
Total active cases (currently infected patients) --> |
26 817 |
Tests conducted |
917 235 |
Hospitalisations --> |
2045 with 280 of these in ICU or high care |
The Western Cape Covid-19 data dashboard also features additional data including 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
The Western Cape has recorded 57 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 5176. We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time.
Issued by Office of the Western Cape Premier, 16 December 2020