Botswana confirms first suspected case of coronavirus

Dennis TJanuary 31, 2020

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A hotel employee shows a temperature reading as he stands by the entrance to check all guests and anyone who enters the building to check for signs of the virus in the city of Wuhan

As the number of coronavirus infections and deaths continues to rise, the first suspected case is a mere hour’s flight away from Johannesburg.

The Botswana government has stated on Friday, saying the case was registered at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

PRESS RELEASE- Suspected case of #coronavirus in Botswana #MoH pic.twitter.com/7Yipkt0CEB

— Botswana Government (@BWGovernment) January 31, 2020

The patient arrived on an Emirates flight from China and the Botswana Ministry of Health says the patient is now in isolation at a local clinic.

The coronavirus is now a global health emergency with a death toll of up to 200 and over 9000 infections.

In other news – Somizi over the moon after DJ Black Coffee’s surprise performance at #SomhaleWhiteWedding (Watch)

Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung had some of the country’s biggest names at their white wedding but were over the moon when DJ Black Coffee surprised them with a performance. The couple nearly shut down Mzansi on Thursday when they tied the knot at a super glitzy ceremony in Johannesburg.

Somizi and Mohale

Guests dressed up in their finest white gowns and suits to celebrate the nuptials, and were entertained by Manila von Teez, Cassper Nyovest, Shimza, and DJ Zinhle. continue reading

Source: eNCA