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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Cape Town \u2013 Social Development MEC Sharna Fernandez has expressed concern over the rising number of infections at old-age homes in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n

While 1 770 seniors have recovered after contracting the coronavirus, as at 14 December, there were 32 active cases, up from the 20 cases last reported on 4 November.<\/p>\n

The Eden-Karoo and Metro North regions account for most of the cases, but the number of infections are also increasing in other areas.<\/p>\n

Fernandez urged family members to postpone their visit to an old-age home if they display any symptoms or have come into contact with anyone who has displayed symptoms or tested positive for Covid-19.<\/p>\n

\u2019\u2019The department has written to all old-age homes to inform them that the numbers of infections are increasing and have asked that they be vigilant in their Covid-19 management.<\/p>\n

\u2019\u2019While national regulations do allow for visits to old-age homes, various boards of directors have determined that visits will be suspended or limited.<\/p>\n

\u2019\u2019This is being done in the interest of protecting the residents who are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 due to existing underlying illnesses and comorbidities.<\/p>\n

The protocols developed by the provincial DSD and Department of Health, which guide the management and referrals of Covid-19 outbreaks at homes, are still in place.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo those family members who are able to visit their loved ones in old-age homes, I urge to you to postpone the visit if you show any symptoms, or have come into contact with anyone who has displayed symptoms or tested positive for Covid-19,\u201d said Fernandez.<\/p>\n

Fernandez further appealed to residents to protect all seniors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile you may be asymptomatic or experience mild symptoms, you could infect your loved ones who may be more vulnerable to severe symptoms.<\/p>\n

\u2019\u2019Let us all act responsibly this festive season so that we can protect our seniors in old-age homes, our own homes and also our communities.<\/p>\n

\u2019\u2019Always wear a mask properly in public, sanitise regularly, avoid crowded places, keep your gatherings small and preferably outdoors,\u201d said Fernandez.<\/p>\n

There are 300 old-age homes in the province, of which 117 is funded by the Department of Social Development.<\/p>\n

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