The Western Cape has recorded an additional two Covid-19 deaths bringing the total number of deaths from the virus in the province to 72. | TheCapeArgus Day41ofLockdown
As of 1pm on May 6, the province has recorded 3771 confirmed cases of Covid-19 infection, 1122 recoveries, 2 577 active cases , conducted 48 168 tests, and has 150 patients in hospital with 62 in high care or ICU.
The Western Cape government's community screening and testing program has so far screened 284 731 people across the province, and tested 9418 of these. "Anyone displaying symptoms is advised to call the hotline on 021 928 4102 for directions on what to do next. Testing facilities are available across the province, and the hotline will direct you to the appropriate one."* Cases previously reported in Mitchells Plain and Drakenstein , have been reallocated as address data has been updated:Under the level four regulations, it is mandatory that people leaving their homes wear cloth masks, Winde said.
"In order to be most effective, cloth masks must be clean and must be put on, worn and removed correctly. This means only touching the mask by the straps, and washing your hands before putting it on, and after removing it. Never fiddle with the mask or touch the inside," he said.
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