Deaths, ICU patients rise as Western Cape records 1 153 Covid-19 cases | TheCapeArgus
Cape Town - The Western Cape is seeing a gradual increase in the number of deaths, people being admitted to hospital and the number of people in ICU as the province has now recorded 1153 confirmed cases of Covid-19.
The number of deaths have also risen, with three more being recorded thus bringing the total number of deaths to 25 - two women aged 62 and 63-year-old respectively and a 41-year-old man. "The deaths indicate that the elderly and people with co-morbid medical conditions are particularly at risk of severe Covid-19 disease. We call for special attention and precautions to protect the elderly and people with chronic diseases against exposure to Covid-19.
"The Western Cape Government is working hard to ensure that the health system is able to respond to the peak of this pandemic, and that the sick will receive the appropriate care. But in order to achieve this, we need to “flatten the curve” and this will require every single person in the Western Cape’s help," Winde said.
"We thank these farmers for giving back to their communities and helping to support efforts to feed those who are in need of nutritious food right now. I would also like to thank the Gift of the Givers and all of the other NGOs and individuals who have recognized the need in our society and responded," Winde said.
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