The Western Cape has recorded 24 more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in the province to 2,841.
The province had 89,600 confirmed cases, with 74,987 recoveries as at 1pm on 25 July.
This means there are 11,772 active cases.
Premier Alan Winde, said in a statement that around 1,481 people had been hospitalised with 276 in ICU or higher care.
Winde also extended his condolences to people who had lost their loved ones.
Update on the coronavirus
25 July 2020As of 1pm on 25 July, the Western Cape has 11 772 active cases of COVID-19, with a total of 89 600 confirmed cases and 74 987 recoveries. pic.twitter.com/WvOsGVLkS9
— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) July 25, 2020
SCHOOL CLOSURES
The premier shared concerns on Friday about school closures after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that all public schools would be closed for four weeks.
However, Grade 12 pupils and teachers will only take a one-week break, while Grade 7 pupils will take a two-week break.
The premier said:
“We believe that the announcement is not based on scientific evidence and reasoning. As a province, we pride ourselves on having responded to the pandemic in a way that is both data-led and evidence driven.”
During his address on Thursday, the president also announced that the current academic year would be extended beyond the end of 2020.
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Ramaphosa: Public schools will close for four weeks
