The Western Cape Head of Health, Dr. Keith Cloete says of all patients currently occupying hospital beds in the province’s healthcare centres only 6% are being treated for Covid-19.
During the weekly digicon this week, Cloete said the majority of people in hospital are being treated for alcohol-related injuries and trauma.
Audio PlayerHe says alcohol-abuse is a big driving-force in placing pressure on the province’s healthcare facilities.
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WC Head of Health, Dr Keith Cloete, has started his weekly digicon presentation
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