Department of health confirms 6 more COVID-19 cases in South Africa bringing the total to 13
This is a developing story
The Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, wishes to inform the public that 6 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed bringing the total number of coronavirus positive patients in South Africa to 13.
The Minister of Health wishes to inform the public that 6 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. This takes the total number of coronavirus positive patients in South Africa to 13.#COVID19 #coronavirusupdate #coronavirus
— National Department of Health (@HealthZA) March 11, 2020
The department has up to this moment only made the following information available with regards to Gauteng patients. A 33-year-old female who had travelled to Italy and returned on the 1st of March 2020 was tested positive.
A couple, a 34-year-old male and a 33-year-old female who had travelled to Germany has tested positive. They returned to South Africa on the 9th of March 2020
Gauteng Cases: 4
A 33 year old female who had travelled to Italy and returned on the 1st of March 2020.
A couple, 34 year old male & a 33 year old female who had travelled to Germany. They returned to South Africa on the 9th of March 2020 #COVID19 #CoronaVirusUpdate #coronavirus— National Department of Health (@HealthZA) March 11, 2020
*This is a developing story and more information surrounding these cases will be published as soon as it becomes available
Read more about the symptoms and how to protect yourself here:
https://roodepoortrecord.co.za/2020/03/06/coronavirus-covid-19-symptoms-protect/
