Since President Cyril Ramaphosa declared coronavirus a national disaster on Sunday, South Africans have been taking steps to protect themselves and their families.
Sixty-two confirmed cases have been reported in the country with several more, including two of internal transmission, under investigation.
Mother of two, Caprice Chetty says as a precaution, she has stocked up on groceries and other essential items.
“The coronavirus, yes (I’m) definitely afraid. I have cancelled all my travels, even though it’s local and following the guidelines of hygiene and social distancing that was provided. From the stockpiling perspective, I did go and buy a few things, I have a two weeks supply.”
“In addition, I have prepared a little go bag for my kids, husband and I with food items, travel documents and clothing. I will not send my children to school; I don’t feel comfortable so I already stopped them from today,” explains Chetty.
In the video below, President Ramaphosa announced government measure of containing the virus from spreading
Limpopo medical doctor in self-quarantine
The medical doctor who is Limpopo’s first confirmed coronavirus case is in self-quarantine. MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba says the 28-year-old has been to France, Netherlands and Spain.
In the video below, Limpopo MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba confirms first case of coronavirus
Below is a Live Tracking of the cases, death toll and other information, updated daily:
