WESTERN CAPE NEWS - Western Cape premier, Alan Winde, says the Western Cape must be moved to Alert Level 1 as soon as possible.
"It has become clear that we are exiting the third wave," said Winde in his latest statement.
"This move will provide much needed support to our economy and enable us to get the balance right in saving both lives and jobs in our province.
"The Western Cape also calls for an end to the National State of Disaster. The National Government cannot use this extreme tool forever, especially if we are to grow the economy and create the jobs our country needs to recover. That is why I will request from National Government a clear plan for its termination, with set timeframes."
Infection update:
As at 13:00 on Wednesday 22 September, the Western Cape had 10 412 active COVID-19 infections.
Total number of COVID-19 cases to date - 516 701
Total recoveries - 486 686
Total deaths - 19 603
Tests conducted - 2 407 270
Hospitalisations - 2169 of which 464 are in high care or ICU
The current 7-day moving average is 35 deaths per day.
Vaccines:
By 17:00 on Tuesday 21 September, the Western Cape Government had administered a cumulative total of 2 696 458 vaccines to healthcare workers, staff in the education sector and those within eligible age brackets.
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