Media Release: Update on the coronavirus and vaccine rollout by Premier Alan Winde
4 March 2021
As of 1pm on 4 March, the Western Cape has 3254 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 275 878 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 261 384 recoveries. A total of 15 295 vaccines had been administered by 5pm on 3 March.
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Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
275 878 |
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Total recoveries |
261 384 |
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Vaccines administered |
15 295 |
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Total deaths |
11 240 |
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Total active cases (currently infected patients) |
3254 |
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Tests conducted |
1347009 |
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Hospitalisations |
1109 with 255 in ICU or highcare |
The Western Cape has recorded 18 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 240. 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
Blue Dot taxi service launch:
Earlier today, Minister of Transport and Public Works BonginkosiMadikizela and I attended the launch of the Blue Dot taxi service pilot. Read more about this innovative project which aims to make taxis safer for commuters here: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/news/premier-winde-and-minister-madikizela-launch-blue-dot-taxi-service-pilot-0#overlay-context=node/56196/draft.
Issued by Western Cape Office of the Premier, 4 March 2021
