The City of Cape Town has called for increased adherence to health protocols. New infections have slowed down in the metro and there has been a slight decrease in burials. During the past week there were 547 burials compared to 649 in the previous week. This is a decrease of 102 burials
According to City figures, the busiest
cemeteries were Klip with 154 burials, Maitland cemetery with 139, and Welmoed cemetery
with 113 burials
The City’s mayco member for community services
and health, Zahid Badroodien, says there’s been an increase in the demand for
cremations, having cremated 150 deceased in the past week. At the same time, he
appealed to mourners to follow COVID-19 protocols, as the City Health reported
only 72% adherence rate in the past week
‘’It is disheartening that funeral protocol
adherence continues to be problematic. These events could become super spreaders
if we’re not vigilant,’ said Badroodien.
Done By: Mitchum George
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