On brink of a 5th wave as active Covid 19 cases breach 10K in Western Cape
Active Covid 19 cases nationwide rose to 58 576 as of 7 May with the national positivity rate at 31.1%.
Western Cape government seeks volunteer medical professionals as Covid-19 puts provincial facilities under pressure
“This COVID-19 pandemic along with the pre-existing burden of disease are placing our facilities under tremendous pressure…
Independent Coronavirus tests in Western Cape
Private labs will be prioritise individuals that fulfill epidemiological or clinical case definitions.
Western Cape: 32 suspected cases of the coronavirus test negative
…The situation will be monitored in a similar way as large fires or the water crisis. The province has a good history with successful management of these situations,”
Western Cape Government Health to host media briefing on readiness for COVID-19
The briefing follows the first diagnosis of a patient with COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Western Cape Government Health closely monitoring developments of novel coronavirus outbreak
The Western Cape government says it is prepared and ready to act if necessary.
Refugee faction block access to Central Methodist Church amid chicken pox out-break fear
A faction led by Jean-Pierre Balous who was arrested yesterday for assaulting church and NGO officials, is allegedly leading the blockade
WC Health Department: Children under 5 at risk of diarrhoea in summer
Frequent watery bowel movements three or more times in a day is a primary symptom of diarrhoea
Dispute over refuse collection is turning Marikana informal settlement into a health risk
A dispute between the City and residents on who should collect refuse in Marikana is turning the area into a health hazard
Cape Town pollen count hits record high of 235 grains per cubic metre
Hay fever sufferers are encouraged to stay indoors when the pollen count is this high 🤧🤧