The Western Cape has recorded 18 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 258. As of one o’clock this afternoon (Fri 5 March) the Western Cape had 3 194 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 276 091 confirmed Covid-19 cases. A total of 16 739 vaccines had been administered.

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