Cape Town - The City of Cape Town has encouraged residents to get vaccinated and not be complacent as deaths as a result of Covid-19 continue to be recorded.
In the past seven days, the City has recorded 13 deaths from Covid-19, and 14 people have been admitted to hospital.
Mayco member for community services and health Patricia van der Ross said while our everyday lives have returned to near normal, the virus has not disappeared.
“It still causes illness and death. When you get the vaccine, you develop antibodies, so when you’re exposed to the virus, it reduces the risk of severe illness that may result in hospitalisation or death.
“Those who have not yet been vaccinated and residents 60 years and older remain the most vulnerable. While we no longer have to keep our distance or wear masks, we need to keep up with other health protocols. To mitigate the risk of exposure or getting ill, continue with personal hygiene measures like regular hand-washing and coughing into your elbow,” said Ross.
The city has urged any resident 18 years and older who has not yet registered for a vaccine to go to their nearest vaccination site for assisted registration and vaccination.
Symptoms of infection are the same as the symptoms of the common cold, namely a runny nose, headache, sore throat and fever. While isolation and quarantine are not legislated, it is recommended that if you are unwell, stay home until you feel better.
“Covid-19 had a devastating impact on our lives, city and economy and we proved we could get through it together. We need residents to continue doing their part to get vaccinated and tested if they believe they may have the virus,” said Van der Ross.
To find your nearest vaccination site, visit: https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2C%20notices%2C%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Covid-19_Vaccination_Sites_List.pdf
Cape Times