BREAKING: First 2 #Covid19 deaths in SA
South Africa has recorded its first two deaths from #Covid19 and confirmed cases in country has topped the 1,000 mark, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced in a statement.
The two deaths were in the Western Cape, one in a private hospital and on in a state hospital.
UPDATE
The two fatalities were a 28-year-old and a 48-year-old woman. Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, issued a statement offering condolences to the families.
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In addition, South Africa now has "tipped the 1,000 mark".
It is with deep sadness that we announce two loss of lives to #coronavirus . We will update with more details pic.twitter.com/WXUORwjjHL
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) March 27, 2020
