South africa confirms first case of coronavirus health ministry

According to reports, South Africa has confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 5, 2020. The patient is a 38-year-old male who had recently traveled to Italy, where he was exposed to the virus.

Here are some key details about the case:

  1. Patient's background: The patient is a 38-year-old male who had traveled to Italy on February 24, 2020, and returned to South Africa on March 1, 2020.
  2. Symptoms: The patient presented with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath on March 3, 2020, and was admitted to a hospital in KwaZulu-Natal province.
  3. Testing: The patient was tested for COVID-19 at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in Johannesburg, and the results confirmed the presence of the virus.
  4. Contact tracing: The South African Department of Health has initiated contact tracing to identify anyone who may have come into contact with the patient during his travels and after his return to South Africa.
  5. Precautions: The patient is currently receiving treatment in isolation at a hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, and all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of the virus.

This development marks the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in South Africa, and the country's health authorities are taking swift action to contain the spread of the virus.

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