12 July 2021 Media Release: Garden Route COVID Update 12 July 2021
Media Release: Garden Route COVID Update 12 July 2021
For Immediate Release
12 July 2021
The Garden Route District has seen a 56 % increase in cases the last 7 days compared to 7 – 14 days ago. The district had an increase of 1225 new COVID-19 cases the past 7 days. All sub-districts had large percentage increases, except Bitou sub-distrct which has essentially maintained the status quo. George sub-district in particular had a big increase.
All district hospitals are starting to feel pressure with an increase in admissions. This is especially so for Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay and Riversdale Hospitals. We can however confirm that our supply of oxygen to our hospitals is under control. There are now a total of 1 520 deaths. This is an additional 66 deaths compared to the total of last week.
There are now 778 active cases per 100 000. (One week ago it was 580.)
COVID-19 stats as of 12 July 2021
Sub-district | TOTAL | Active | Recovered | Deaths |
Bitou | 3 089 | 127 | 2 858 | 104 |
George | 15 459 | 2 085 | 12 868 | 506 |
Hessequa | 2 431 | 269 | 2 045 | 117 |
Kannaland | 1 052 | 105 | 897 | 50 |
Knysna | 5 601 | 456 | 4 976 | 169 |
Mossel Bay | 10 119 | 1 445 | 8 410 | 264 |
Oudtshoorn | 4 724 | 328 | 4 086 | 310 |
Sub-total | 42 475 | 4 815 | 36 140 | 1 520 |
Vaccination roll-out
Due to a smaller supply of vaccines, the district had to make adjustments to the schedule for the week 12 – 16 July. The Garden Route vaccination sites will be prioritising people over the age of 60 coming for their first or second dose and people over the age 50 years coming for their first dose. A reduced number of walk-in clients will be accommodated this week.
The district has to date vaccinated nearly 60 000 people. This includes health care workers, old age homes, public vaccination sites and the teacher program.
Vaccination sites and dates for week 12 – 16 July 2021.
SUB-DISTRICT | Town | Dates 12 – 16 July |
Knysna sub-district | Knysna Community Day Centre | 12 – 16 July |
Knysna sub-district | Knysna Town Hall | 12 – 16 July |
Knysna sub-district | Sedgefield Clinic | 12, 15, 16 |
Knysna sub-district | Keurhoek Satellite Clinic | 16 |
Knysna sub-district | Karatara | 12 |
Bitou sub-district | Kwanokuthula Community Day Centre | 14 |
Bitou sub-district | Plettenberg Bay Town Clinic | 13, 14, 15, 16 |
George sub-district | Harry Comay TB Hospital | 12 – 16 July |
George sub-district | Thembalethu CDC (Sandkraal road) | 12 – 16 July |
George sub-district | George Central Clinic | 12 – 16 July |
George sub-district | Uniondale Hospital | 12 – 16 July |
George sub-district | George Mobile Routes | 12 – 14 |
George sub-district | Herold Mobile Routes | 12 – 15 |
George sub-district | Touwsranten Clinic | 16 |
George sub-district | Pacaltsdorp Clinic | 12 – 16 July |
Hessequa sub-district | Riversdale Civic Centre | 12 – 16 July |
Hessequa sub-district | Heidelberg Duivenhoks Hall | 13,14,16 |
Hessequa sub-district | Albertinia Theronsville Hall | 12,15,16 |
Hessequa sub-district | Melkhoutfontein Satellite Clinic | 14 |
Hessequa sub-district | Still Bay Civic Centre | 12,13,15,16 |
Hessequa sub-district | Slangrivier Satellite Clinic | 12, 16 |
Hessequa sub-district | Witsand de Duine Hall | 14 |
Hessequa sub-district | Gouritsmond Hall | 13 |
Kannaland sub-district | Ladismith DRC Church Hall | 12, 13 |
Kannaland sub-district | Zoar Sports Club | 14 |
Kannaland sub-district | Calitzdorp DRC Church Hall | 15, 16 |
Mossel Bay sub-district | Alma Community Day Centre | 13, 14, 15, 16 |
Mossel Bay sub-district | Wolwedans Community Hall | 13, 14, 15, 16 |
Mossel Bay sub-district | Mossel Bay Town Hall | 13, 14, 15, 16 |
Mossel Bay sub-district | Buisplaas Outreach | 13 |
Mossel Bay sub-district | D’Almeida Community Hall | 14, 15, 16 |
Oudtshoorn sub-district | Toekomsrust Community Hall | 12 – 16 July |
Oudtshoorn sub-district | Dysselsdorp Clinic | 13 |
Oudtshoorn sub-district | De Rust (Blommenek) Clinic | 15 |
Oudtshoorn sub-district | Oudtshoorn Clinic | 12 – 16 July |
Keeping safe during the Third Wave
We are currently in the midst of an established Third Wave of Covid-19 infections. The best way we can protect each other is to avoid social gatherings outside our immediate home environment and protect our ‘bubble’. This is your ‘safe space’. Thus, let’s keep this behavior going for the next few weeks, to break the chain of transmission and flatten the curve.
We can avoid a transmission chain from setting in by protecting our air space.
- Avoid all large gatherings;
- Avoid any social gatherings where possible;
- If you need to go out to do activities such as shopping, always wear your mask and keep it short;
- If you must meet, keep it outdoors, small and short;
- When indoors, dress warmly and ensure the windows are open so your space is well ventilated with fresh air;
- If sick, stay home
ENDS
Nadia Ferreira
Principal Communications Officer
Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts
Western Cape Government Health
Email: Nadia.Ferreira@westerncape.gov.za
Website: www.westerncape.gov.za