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    City working to alleviate cemetery water table challenges

    City working to alleviate cemetery water table challenges

    31 August 2023

    Water table problems caused by heavy rainfall have affected cemeteries throughout the City in recent weeks.

    City crematorium back at full capacity

    City crematorium back at full capacity

    10 July 2023

    Maitland Crematorium's second cremator, which has been out of service since 24 April 2023 for maintenance, is back in operation this week.

    Vaccination myths cannot be tolerated

    Vaccination myths cannot be tolerated

    13 July 2021

    The City of Cape Town notes ongoing conspiracy theories that are fueling vaccine hesitancy among some of our most vulnerable groups.

    Vaccination and enforcement of Covid-19 health protocols remain priorities

    Vaccination and enforcement of Covid-19 health protocols remain priorities

    07 April 2021

    More than a year into the pandemic we cannot be lax about safety protocols

    City advises on further amendments to Covid-19 fatality management regulations

    City advises on further amendments to Covid-19 fatality management regulations

    24 March 2021

    The City of Cape Town notes the latest amendment to the Disaster Management Regulations, pertaining to the handling of Covid-19 remains and burials.

    Pockets of hostility jeopardising Covid-19 oversight efforts

    Pockets of hostility jeopardising Covid-19 oversight efforts

    16 March 2021

    ​The threats, levelled against Environmental Health Practitioners in some areas, are bedevilling efforts to ensure continued Covid-19 compliance.

    High levels of Covid-19 compliance, but still not enough

    High levels of Covid-19 compliance, but still not enough

    09 March 2021

    An opportunity to gauge whether businesses are doing their bit to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 exposure

    Attacks on health staff continue

    Attacks on health staff continue

    16 February 2021

    City of Cape Town health staff continue to be victims of crime as they strive to ensure that the various communities they serve practice COVID-19 safety protocols.

    Burials show slight decline as demand remains high

    Burials show slight decline as demand remains high

    26 January 2021

    Although burials still remain high, at 180% of interments before the pandemic, the slight ease in demand reflects the downward trend in the rate of infection

    City works with business to increase compliance

    City works with business to increase compliance

    19 January 2021

    The City of Cape Town's Health Department, in conjunction with a number of other departments, have visited shopping malls, food premises, flea markets pharmacies and funeral undertakers to highlight concerns about COVID-19 non-compliance at many of these places.

    City heartened by COVID-19 compliance levels

    City heartened by COVID-19 compliance levels

    12 January 2021

    The Cape metropole has over 25 000 active cases and while there are early indications that the caseload is stabilising, adherence to health and hygiene protocols remains a non-negotiable.

    COVID-19: City fatality management plan remains in place

    COVID-19: City fatality management plan remains in place

    22 December 2020

    ​The City of Cape Town notes, with concern, the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in the metropole, as well as the increase in related fatalities.

    Weekday burials should remain a focus

    Weekday burials should remain a focus

    11 August 2020

    Fatalities data suggests that there is a continuing decrease in deaths.

    City appeals for adherence to COVID-19 funeral regulations

    City appeals for adherence to COVID-19 funeral regulations

    25 June 2020

    City appeals for adherence to COVID-19 funeral regulations

    Collective effort required to manage COVID-related deaths

    Collective effort required to manage COVID-related deaths

    10 June 2020

    The City of Cape Town continues to work non-stop to ensure that it is able to manage the increase in COVID-19 fatalities

    More boots on the ground to amplify COVID-19 awareness efforts

    More boots on the ground to amplify COVID-19 awareness efforts

    09 June 2020

    The City of Cape Town will deploy 490 Expanded Public Works Programme workers on 15 June 2020 to support the efforts of Environmental Health Practitioners

    City prepares for expected peak rise in COVID-19 fatalities

    City prepares for expected peak rise in COVID-19 fatalities

    20 May 2020

    While the demand for burial and cremation of COVID-19 victims is still manageable, the City is preparing individual graves to ensure a dignified service to the immediate family

    Environmental Health leads City’s COVID-19 education and awareness efforts

    Environmental Health leads City’s COVID-19 education and awareness efforts

    19 May 2020

    The City’s Environmental Health Practitioners are working their way through informal settlements and workplaces, among others, to advance health and safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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