The Western Cape has recorded an additional nine Covid-19 deaths-bringing the total number of deaths from the virus in the province to 156, Premier Alan Winde said.
Cape Town - The Western Cape has recorded an additional nine Covid-19 deaths-bringing the total number of deaths from the virus in the province to 156, Premier Alan Winde said on Sunday.
The national Department of Health figures for the Western Cape differ from those announced by Premier Winde daily because the national figures are compiled from data supplied before the provincial figures are announced.
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