First cases of local transmission of Covid-19, total rises to 85
18 March 2020 - 00:29
SA has confirmed its first cases of local transmission of Covid-19, three of whom are young children, health minister Zweli Mkhize announced late on Tuesday night as SA’s total climbed to 85.
The development adds to growing concern about the potentially devastating effects the virus will have if it spreads rapidly in poor communities...
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