SA records first 2 Covid-19 deaths, cases surpass 1000 mark
JOHANNESBURG – Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Friday that South Africa has recorded its first COVID-19 related deaths, and that the number of cases increased to 1,000.
In a statement released on Friday morning, he said: “These two deaths occurred in the Western Cape. One at a private hospital and the other at a public hospital.”
Mkhize said more details surrounding the deaths would be released later in the day.
“We will give more details later on, when we announce the latest confirmed COVID-19 cases, which have increased from yesterday’s number and have tipped the 1,000 mark.”
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has since called on residents to join him as he observes a moment of silence at midday for two women who’ve died from COVID-19 in the province.
Winde said the 28-year-old and 48-year-old women both passed away on Friday morning.