South Africa reports first coronavirus deaths
South Africa has
reported its first two deaths resulting from COVID-19.
Health Minister, Zwei Mkhize announced on Friday morning that both deaths occurred in the Western Cape, one at a Private Hospital and the other in a Public Hospital.
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In addition, the minister also confirmed that the country’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have risen beyond the 1000 mark.
It is with deep sadness that we announce two loss of lives to #coronavirus . We will update with more details pic.twitter.com/WXUORwjjHL
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) March 27, 2020
