First case of coronavirus in South Africa confirmed Posted on 5 March 2020 Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize confirmed the first case of coronavirus in South Africa. A man and his wife returned home from a trip to Italy on 1 March 2020, after which he consulted a private general practitioner. The 38-year-old man had symptoms of a fever, headache, malaise, a sore throat and a cough. The practice nurse took swabs and delivered them to the lab. This morning, Thursday 5 March, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) confirmed that a suspected case of COVID-19 has tested positive. The couple had been on a 10-day trip in Italy. According to Mkhize, the patient has been self-isolating since 3 March. The couple have two children. The Emergency Operating Centre (EOC) has identified the contacts by interviewing the patient and doctor. The tracer team has been deployed to KwaZulu-Natal with epidemiologists and clinicians from NICD. The doctor has self-isolated as well. Image: Unsplash Travelling in Taiwan during the coronavirus outbreak Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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