COVID-19 in SA: Cases rise to 1170

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa has risen to 1170 The virus has killed one person in the Western Cape.

Ministers from government’s COVID-19 National Command Council updated the nation in Pretoria.

DEVELOPING: Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rises to 1,170 pic.twitter.com/NmHRUyT4YA

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South Africa has begun a 21-day national lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the virus. The Department of Health says the WHO estimates that it may take a minimum of 18 months to have a vaccine confirmed.

South African institutions are also participating in the global research program in search of a solution to the COVID-19, under the guidance of WHO. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community. Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.

The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

In other news – Buhle Samuels Covid-19 joke gets her in trouble on Twitter

Buhle Samuels‘ attempt at humour during these uncertain Covid-19 times has backfired. On Twitter, the Muvhango actress said she thought some positives would come from the 21-day lockdown, which takes effect at midnight on Thursday and ends on April 16.

I think one of the positive things that will come from the Covid-19 lockdown is no crime for a whole 21 days! It is said a habit can be formed/broken in 21 days, let’s hope thieves can learn better ways to behave in society! Read more

Source: eNCA