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City remains ready to aid COVID-19 resurgence efforts

The Western Cape Health Department has in the past 24 hours confirmed that the Cape Metropole is experiencing a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.While not entirely unexpected, based on the experiences of other countries around the world, the confirmation should sound a warning to us all that the growing complacency in recent months needs to be cast aside with urgency.It is imperative that Cape Town pulls together to ensure that the resurgence in caseload and related hospitalisations are curbed, and quickly too.The City’s Health Department remains equipped to assist with COVID-19 screening, testing and referrals, but also contact tracing in conjunction with other health agencies. The majority of our 34 overflow facilities, opened earlier this year to increase capacity at clinics in light of the pandemic, remain active, as are the mobile testing booths that were set up at a number of clinics. As indicated, there is growing community transmission across the metropole, with certain suburbs showing higher active caseloads, based on the available data. These suburbs include Bellville, Claremont, Delft, Dunoon, Grassy Park, Gugulethu, Hanover Park, Kuilsriver, Lentegeur, Lotus River, Macassar, Milnerton, Nyanga, Ottery, Parklands, Parow, Pinelands, Rocklands, Rondebosch, Sea Point, Somerset West, Strand, Tafelsig and Wynberg.However, the public at large should continue adhering to the COVID-19 health and safety protocols that were so diligently observed during the peak of the pandemic earlier this year. Unlike the peak, when the country was still in a hard lockdown, there is far more mobility under the current alert level, which means the risk of transmission is greater, and not limited to the suburbs that are experiencing a surge in caseload.Apart from regular handwashing and sanitising, residents are advised to keep wearing their masks when in public and to wear them properly – covering both their mouth and nose. Gatherings are best avoided, and if you must attend a gathering, we advise that you keep it short, and ensure that the room or area is well ventilated.Much has been said about Black Friday and the anticipated rush in the retail sector. While we encourage support for the sector and the economy at large, we urge shoppers and establishments to ensure that all health protocols are observed at all times.There’s no point risking one’s health for a special that could end up costing far more in the long run. The City’s Environmental Health Service will monitor shopping malls and retailers to ensure compliance, in the interest of public safety.The public is also advised to report any non-compliance to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700 from a cellphone or 107 from a landline. End

2020-11-25T22:00:00Z

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