First confirmed case of Covid19 in South Africa

Early today the South African Minsiter of Health, Zweli Mkhize, confirmed the first case of coronavirus to test positive in the country.

The Minister stated on his Twitter account and other media sources that a 38 year old male flew in from Italy and had symptoms. He was checked by a local doctor and a nurse sent swabs for tests. The tests came back positive for Covid19.

The KZN man, his family and the doctor have been self isolated.

This is a developing story.

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Useful info on the coronavirus

The following video is a speech given by the Minister of Health of Singapore, Gan Kim Yong.

It is very informative and also covers prevention of contracting the virus and how it is spread.

Some things to take away are that people have to be careful of what they touch and to make sure to wash their hands as often as possible.

Try not to touch your face!

Below is the video