The Western Cape government says Tygerberg Hospital's ICU Covid-19 department reaching its capacity should not be seen in isolation from the rest of the province's ability to accommodate Covid-19 patients.
"The department notes the recent media report stating that Tygerberg Hospital's [intensive care unit] is full," it said in a statement after News24 reported the 25 beds set aside for Covid-19 patients were fully occupied as of Tuesday.
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"We would like to advise that the hospital should not be seen in isolation from the provincial plan in managing the Covid-19 pandemic.
The department said while Tygerberg, as of Thursday, had 23 patients in its ICU, in the broader province, it had 2 162 general care beds and 150 ICU beds in central and regional hospitals.
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