The Provincial Head of Health Dr. Keith Cloete has issued an urgent appeal to all residents to help flatten the curve of a potential third wave of Covid-19.
The province has officially gone into a resurgence, an early sign that we are going into a third wave. Cloete says behaviour change is KEY to mitigate the third wave.
“We can delay the onset or reduce the size of the third wave until more people are vaccinated.”
The provincial health department also noted the increase in cases were concentrated in more affluent suburbs. Some cases have been traced back to parties and social gatherings, with an increased number of gatherings at social clubs, such as at golf and bowling clubs.
We need to urgently:
- Avoid crowds
- Avoid confined spaces
- Avoid close contact
- Wear a mask
- Sanitize or wash our hands with soap and water often
- Get tested as soon as we start with symptoms, and ensure immediate quarantine
- Ensure ventilation in all venues, including on public transport
- Look out for those who are at high risk of severe Covid-19 illness and death
- This resurgence is also an urgent reminder that we must get as many people over the age of 60 registered for their Covid-19 vaccine.
- To register, visit www.westerncape.gov.za and click on the link.
You can also:
Dial *134*832# and follow the prompts (FREE on all South African Networks)
Whatsapp the word REGISTER to 0600 123456
