The Western Cape reached two major Covid-19-related milestones recently, more than 500 000 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus detected, and over 1 million people are now fully vaccinated.
Premier Alan Winde said: “This week, the province reached a milestone of fully vaccinating over 1 million people. I want to commend those of you who have been vaccinated and who are playing their part to protect themselves.
“I also want to encourage those of you who have not yet been vaccinated to take up your vaccine opportunity. Vaccines are safe and are highly effective in preventing severe Covid-19 illness that leads to hospitalisation and death.” The province reported 19 347 active cases of the virus, 510 464 confirmed cases with 471 381 recoveries, as of 1pm on Sunday. Around 19 091 people have since succumbed to Covid-19 complications.The province has administered 2 304 607 vaccines in total.
Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo said: “This milestone could only have been made possible with the dedicated work of each departmental official, collaboration with private partners, NGOs, and the community presenting themselves at our vaccination centres to get their jab.”“Getting vaccinated decreases the risk of hospitalisation and possible death, hence I call on the eligible people of the Western Cape to present themselves for vaccination. This will save our summer. Remember, vaccines save lives.
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