The number of Covid-19 patients in the Western Cape rose by 25 to 418 on Friday, said premier Alan Winde. Twenty-five were in hospital, with seven in intensive care.
“We have received numerous requests to volunteer and offers to help and we are now asking local medically trained personnel to join our database for possible call-up when needed,” he said.Western Cape government
Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo said the pandemic, on top of the burden of disease the health system was already carrying, was placing facilities under tremendous pressure. “I call on all available health professionals to take up this opportunity to make a meaningful contribution and to assist in our response to this pandemic,” she said.
“Community screening is going to be an important tool ... and we will be announcing new and additional sites as they are confirmed,” he said. “Our community health-care workers will be identifiable by their uniforms and ID cards, and members of the public are advised to request the person's credentials as part of rigorous safety precautions.”
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.
Covid-19 cases in Western Cape increases by 23 overnight, 7 people in ICUCOVID19SouthAfrica: The Western Cape has recorded 393 positively confirmed coronavirus cases to date, with the majority of cases - 321 - in the Cape Town metro, Premier Alan Winde said. 21daylockdownSA StayHomeSaveLives coronavirus
Read more »
PHOTO ESSAY: A glimpse into the life of Cape Town's homeless during Covid-19 lockdownCOVID19SouthAfrica: Over 200 homeless are housed in single man tents with blankets under the N2 bridge in Cape Town, as the country remains of lockdown due to Covid-19. Day7OfLockdown CoronavirusInSouthAfrica Pictures: CourtneyAfrica/ AfriNewsAgency
Read more »
Western Cape now has 22 people in hospital, Khayelitsha has 2 casesTwo cases are in Khayelitsha, nine in the Klipfontein area, and seven in Mitchells Plain.
Read more »
Smokers 'can buy ciggies', with one condition, in Western CapeThe Western Cape government has issued clarity on the sale of cigarettes as part of essential goods during the 21-day coronavirus lockdown period
Read more »
Western Cape govt scouting for temporary coronavirus treatment sitesOn Wednesday it was reported that the government in Gauteng was negotiating with Nasrec to turn it into a temporary treatment site for Covid-19 patients.
Read more »
Barbara Creecy gives go-ahead for mining on 10 Western Cape beachesEnvironment minister Barbara Creecy has dismissed most of the appeals against last year’s approval of vastly expanded beach mining operations on the West Coast, north of the Olifants River.
Read more »