South Africa’s 27 new deaths on Wednesday came from the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces, data released by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize shows. | Day55ofLockdown
Mkhize also announced the death of a two-day old baby, the youngest victim from the country. The baby had been born premature and the mother had been infected, the minister stressed.
“Regrettably we report a further 27 Covid-19 related deaths- this brings the total national deaths to 339. “Sadly we have recorded the first neonatal mortality related to Covid-19 - this was a 2-day-old baby that was born prematurely and therefore had lung difficulties which required ventilation support immediately after birth.
“The mother had tested positive for Covid-19 and the child subsequently tested positive for Covid-19 as well. It is important to appreciate the complexities of the underlying condition of prematurity. We extend a special word of comfort to the mother of this child and salute the neonatologists, nurses and all allied and technical personnel who had the difficult task of caring for the neonate to the end,” he said.
“My heart goes out to the family, colleagues and loved ones of this compatriot: we salute her for the contribution she has made to the fight against Covid-19. We wish to express our condolences to all the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who cared for the deceased,” he said.
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