According to the Health Department, a 39-year-old woman was in direct contact with the first known case of a man in KwaZulu-Natal.
The woman was part of a group of 10 that had travelled to Italy.The Ministry has moved to assure the public that the 10 people who travelled on the same flight to Italy are all being tested.A second case of Covid-19 has been confirmed.
This time it's a 39-year-old who has been in direct contact with the first case from KwaZulu-Natal. CourtesyPeople who develop symptoms of respiratory illness including cough, fever and shortness of breath - either during or after travel to countries where the coronavirus is circulating, must seek medical care as soon as possible and they must share information about their travel history with healthcare providers.
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