City reports 600 more natural deaths in three weeks than are usual for this time of year, the Medical Research Council says
Cape Town has reported 600 more natural deaths in the three weeks to June 9 than usually seen at this time of year, according to the latest weekly mortality report from the Medical Research Council , highlighting the city’s steadily worsening Covid-19 epidemic.The trend in excess deaths is consistent with the increase in the number of reported cases and hospital admissions for Covid-19, said Debbie Bradshaw, director of the MRC’s burden of disease unit.
Natural deaths are those caused by an infectious disease or a condition such as cancer, while non-natural deaths are caused by events such as traffic accidents or murder. The MRC publishes a weekly mortality report, using death records from the department of home affairs. The analysis only includes people with a South African identity number and excludes babies under the age of one.
He warned that people would still need to wear masks, maintain physical distancing and observe strict hygiene measures even after the peak passed, because the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus would still be circulating.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Western Cape finalising protocols for Dexamethasone use in critically ill Covid-19 patientsThe Western Cape has recorded a total of 1 205 deaths, 12 738 active Covid-19 cases, 45 767 confirmed cases and 31 824 recoveries and 1 419 people in hospital.
Read more »
COVID-19: Staff want Cape Town school closedSome parents and teachers at a Cape Town school are demanding it be decontaminated after the principal tested positive for COVID-19.
Read more »
Three Cape Labour offices and UIF headquarters close as Covid-19 spreadsThe Department of Labour has closed three offices in the Western Cape following confirmed Covid-19 cases.
Read more »
Cape Town springs reopen under strict Covid-19 restrictionsCapetonians can now quench their thirst at the city’s springs. But there are conditions.
Read more »
Western Cape records 44 more Covid-19 deaths, breakthrough in recovery trialSA's Covid-19 death toll has climbed to 1,625 with a massive increase in new cases recorded, health minister Zweli Mkhize said on Tuesday evening.
Read more »
Western Cape records 44 more Covid-19 deaths, breakthrough in recovery trialSA's Covid-19 death toll has climbed to 1,625 with a massive increase in new cases recorded, health minister Zweli Mkhize said on Tuesday evening.
Read more »