The Western Cape has recorded 26 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11-thousand 008. As of one o’clock this afternoon (Fri 19 Feb) the Western Cape has 4-thousand 759 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 273-thousand 354 confirmed Covid-19 cases. A total of 385 vaccines had been administered by 5pm yesterday (Thurs 18 Feb.) .

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