Media Release: Statistical Update on the coronavirus by Premier Alan Winde
20 May 2020
As of 1pm on 20 May, the Western Cape has 5967 active cases, 11072 total confirmed cases of Covid-19 infection and 5105 recoveries.
| Total confirmed COVID-19 cases | 11072 |
| Total recoveries | 5105 |
| Total deaths | 211 |
| Total active cases (currently infected patients) | 5967 |
| Total number of tests | 100 721 |
| Patients in hospital | Hospitalizations- 470
High care/ICU- 143 |
Sub Districts Cape Town Metro:
| Sub-district | Cases | Recoveries |
| Western | 1167 | 621 |
| Southern | 1157 | 444 |
| Northern | 680 | 326 |
| Tygerberg | 1781 | 907 |
| Eastern | 998 | 527 |
| Klipfontein | 1280 | 592 |
| Mitchells Plain | 1095 | 504 |
| Khayelitsha | 1505 | 728 |
Sub Districts Non-Metro:
| District | Sub-district | Cases | Recoveries |
| Garden Route | Bitou | 10 | 6 |
| Garden Route | Knysna | 25 | 17 |
| Garden Route | George | 29 | 17 |
| Garden Route | Hessequa | 8 | 7 |
| Garden Route | Mossel Bay | 29 | 19 |
| Garden Route | Oudtshoorn | 6 | 3 |
| Garden Route | Kannaland | 1 | 0 |
| Cape Winelands | Stellenbosch | 77 | 29 |
| Cape Winelands | Drakenstein | 163 | 58 |
| Cape Winelands | Breede Valley | 58 | 36 |
| Cape Winelands | Langeberg | 6 | 4 |
| Cape Winelands | Witzenberg | 211 | 171 |
| Overberg | Overstrand | 22 | 16 |
| Overberg | Cape Agulhas | 2 | 2 |
| Overberg | Swellendam | 8 | 3 |
| Overberg | Theewaterskloof | 18 | 6 |
| West Coast | Bergrivier | 17 | 1 |
| West Coast | Saldanha Bay Municipality | 21 | 5 |
| West Coast | Swartland | 30 | 14 |
| West Coast | Cederberg | 1 | 0 |
| West Coast | Matzikama | 1 | 0 |
| Central Karoo | Beaufort West | 1 | 0 |
There are currently 680 unallocated cases and 42 recoveries.
Additional data can be accessed on the dashboard at www.westerncape.gov.za/coronavirus
The Western Cape has recorded an additional 28 COVID-19 deaths-bringing the total number of deaths from the virus in the province to 211. We extend our condolences to their loved ones at this time.
Weekly Digital Press Conference with Premier Winde, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo, Director-General Harry Malila, and HOD Dr Keith Cloete
Our weekly press conference was held this afternoon. You can find the full press release here: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/news/our-priority-protect-vulnerable-and-those-high-risk-our-curve-rises