First confirmed coronavirus case in South Africa

First confirmed coronavirus case in South Africa
First confirmed coronavirus case in South Africa

South Africa has detected its first case of the coronavirus, a 38-year-old man who visited Italy with his wife.

This brings to 27 the number of coronavirus cases reported in Africa. Algeria is worst-affected, with 17 cases, followed by Senegal with four. 

The South African couple, who have two children, were part of a group of 10 who returned from Italy on 1 March, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said. 

Editor's Comment
Our digital safety is in our hands

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