Media Release: Update on the coronavirus by Premier Alan Winde
13 January 2021
As of 1pm on 13 January, the Western Cape has 39 491 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 245 343 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 197 224 recoveries.
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases |
245 343 |
Total recoveries --> |
197 224 |
Total deaths |
8628 |
Total active cases (currently infected patients) --> |
39 491 |
Tests conducted |
1129702 |
Hospitalisations --> |
3528 with 384 of these in ICU or high care |
The Western Cape has recorded 146 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 8628. 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.
Issued by Office of Western Cape Premier, 13 January 2021