Dr. Keith Cloete
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SA COVID-19: New variants will be closely monitored, says Dr Cloete
Newer versions of the Omicron variant are pushing the country’s COVID-19 infection rate up. That’s according to Western Cape head…
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COVID-19 admissions in Western Cape significantly lower than 3rd wave peak
Western Cape health authorities said new COVID-19 admissions are currently only at 63% of what they were during the pandemic’s…
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Western Cape COVID cases & hospitalisations continuing to increase – provincial Health Dept
Western Cape Health Department officials said that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations were continuing to increase. The province is currently in…
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WC says it now expects more new cases of Covid-19 than at the peak of the third wave
Head of provincial health Dr Keith Cloete said the Western Cape’s new cases of Covid 19 were mirroring short-term predictions…
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Western Cape residents urged to vaccinate ahead of festive season
With the festive season around the corner Western Cape residents are urged to get vaccinated. Health officials have indicated that…
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COVID: WC Health Dept officials seeing early signs of 4th wave
Western Cape health officials have warned they are seeing the early signs of a COVID-19 fourth wave. The province’s head…
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WC encouraged by the continued decline in Covid-19 cases and hospital admissions
The Western Cape government said that with the summer season fast approaching, it has been encouraging to see that Covid-19…
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COVID 3rd wave much longer than previous waves, says WC Health Dept
The Western Cape Health Department said that while COVID-19 cases were stabilising, there was still no clear or significant decrease…
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We have more than enough jabs but vaccine fatigue is the issue, says MEC Mamabolo
Following heavy criticism for its blunder in procuring COVID-19 vaccines, Gauteng Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo said the country now had…
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Covid-19: Sahpra authorises CapeBio to manufacture rapid test kits locally
The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has authorised a city biotechnology company, CapeBio, to manufacture Covid-19 rapid test kits…
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Cape Town opens 2nd mass vaccination site in Athlone
Cape Town now has a second mass vaccination site. From Tuesday, the Athlone Vaccination Centre of Hope will be open…
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WC still at the peak of COVID-19 third wave – health officials
The Western Cape is still in the peak of a COVID-19 third wave. However, the infection rate is slowing down;…
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Western Cape officially reaches peak of its COVID-19 third wave
The Western Cape has officially reached the peak of its COVID-19 third wave. There are currently over 39,000 active cases…
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Western Cape administers more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccines
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the Western Cape since the beginning of its drive on 17…
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Covid-19: Private hospitals under pressure as 3rd wave hits Western Cape
The Western Cape could see more than 500 hospital admissions for Covid-19 patients by next week as private sector hospitals…
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Western Cape sees concerning continued uptick in COVID-19 cases – officials
The Western Cape continues to see a sharp increase in the number of new daily infections and hospitalizations largely driven…
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Western Cape Health officials urge residents to stick to protocols as COVID cases spike
Western Cape health officials are urging residents to adhere to COVID-19 regulations as the province saw a rapid increase in…
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COVID-19: Western Cape latest province to enter 3rd wave
COVID -19 cases continue to climb across the country with several provinces in the grip of the dreaded third wave.…
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Western Cape Health Dept says it is ready to deal with COVID-19 3rd wave
The Western Cape Health Department said that it was prepared to deal with the third wave of COVID-19 infections. The…
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WC Health Dept: Plans in place to vaccinate 42 000 teachers once J&J jab approved
The Western Cape Health Department said that it planned to vaccinate more than 42,000 teachers swiftly once it got the…
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WC health officials reflect on first Covid-19 cases from a year ago
Western Cape Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo said that how the province managed its first Covid-19 cases in 2020 is exactly…
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WC Health Dept prepares for worst-case scenario in COVID-19 third wave
The Western Cape Health Department is already preparing for the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. For a seventh consecutive…
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Western Cape sees steady drop in new COVID-19 cases but to first wave levels
The Western Cape has recorded a steady drop in the number of new COVID-19 cases over the past four weeks.…
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Western Cape Health Dept backs Winde’s calls for lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
The Western Cape Health Department said that it supported calls for COVID-19 lockdown restrictions to be eased in the province.…
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Increased demand driving Western Cape hospital bed shortages, says Dr Cloete
Alcohol-related trauma is contributing to the shortage of beds in the Western Cape according to the province’s head of health,…
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Densely populated areas a major challenge for self-isolation – Western Cape Health Dept
The Western Cape’s head of Health has clarified that COVID-19 patients need a separate room in their homes to self-isolate.…
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