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Coronavirus: Cases in South Africa jump to 709

Coronavirus Travel Ban South Africa South African are preparing for a lockdown on Thursday

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 Source: bbc.com

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa have risen to 709, from the 544 announced on Tuesday, Heath minister Zweli Mhize has announced.

The country has the highest number of confirmed cases in Africa.

A church is Free State province is becoming an epicentre of the Covid-19 cases, the country's health ministry noted.

There has been panic buying in the country as people stock up on food and other essentials ahead of a lockdown that begins on Thursday.

Source: bbc.com
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