Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that the number of coronavirus cases in the country has increased to 11,350, of which 380 of those are nurses. This is an increase of 698 cases from the previous update.
The minister was speaking in Durban at an event commemorating International Nurse’s Day, where he has recommitted to ensuring that all in the profession are safeguarded from the health effects of the pandemic.
More to follow.
#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 12 May 2020 pic.twitter.com/hqVjVNhQyw
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 12, 2020
In other news – Here is Why President Ramaphosa is not addressing South Africa about the Coronavirus every day
The Department of Communication and the Government Communication Information Services have outlined their communication strategies around the coronavirus in South Africa and providing accurate information.
In a parliamentary presentation, acting minister of communications Jackson Mthembu acknowledged that while other countries’ presidents communicate with their citizens at regular intervals, Ramaphosa communicates to the public less frequently. Read more
Source: EWN
