First two deaths due to Covid-19 confirmed in South Africa
The confirmed cases of Covid-19 in South Africa have now exceeded 1000
UPDATE
Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, has since stated that only one of these deaths were due to Covid-19
Read details here
https://www.citizen.co.za/krugersdorp-news/415318/minister-health-clarifies-one-death-due-covid-19/
Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize announced the heartbreaking news that South Africa has its first two deaths due to Covid-19.
These two deaths occurred in the Western Cape. One at a Private Hospital and another at a Public Hospital.
The Department of Health will provide the public with more details later today when they confirm the latest confirmed Covid-19 cases which have increased from yesterday’s number and have exceeded the 1000 mark.
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