Media Release: Update on the coronavirus by Premier Alan Winde
11 June 2020
As of 1pm on 11 June, the Western Cape has 11 696 active cases of COVID-19, with a total of 36 673 confirmed cases and 24 040 recoveries.
The Western Cape Government has experienced delays in receiving some of its data today and we are investigating some issues on our live dashboard. We are working to resolve these issues urgently and once resolved, we will update the data for the sub-districts.
| Total confirmed COVID-19 cases | 36 673 |
| Total recoveries | 24 050 |
| Total deaths | 927 |
| Total active cases (currently infected patients) | 11 696 |
| Tests conducted | 220 007 |
| Hospital admissions | 1242 with 240 in ICU or high care |
The Western Cape has recorded an additional 36 deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 927. We send our condolences to their loved ones at this time.
Digitial Press Conference on Schools Re-opening:
At today’s weekly digital press conference, I was joined by Provincial Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, the Head of Department of Education in the Western Cape, Brian Schreuder, the Head of the Western Cape Department of Health, Dr Keith Cloete, and Chairperson of the South African Paediatric Association, Professor Mignon McCulloch, to provide the public with an update on the safe re-opening of schools in this province.
You can view the full-statement released at the press conference here: https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/news/re-opening-schools-western-cape-safely-best-interests-our-learners