President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that there are now more than 900 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in SA.
Ramaphosa made the announcement during his virtual G20 Summit address in Pretoria on Thursday.
“We have to work together as a continent to address this pandemic; we have to coordinate our response as a continent which can then be implemented at regional and country level,” said Ramaphosa.
Earlier, Ramaphosa tested negative for coronavirus, Presidency confirmed in a statement.
“The President submitted for testing as a precautionary measure upon the advice of his physicians on Tuesday 24th March 2020 and received his results last night,” said Presidency spokesperson Khusela Diko in a statement.
“As Head of State and Chair of the National Command Council (NCC) the President has a rigorous public engagements schedule; and has, during the course of the last few weeks, held numerous meetings with a wide cross section of people from all walks of life.”
“In line with international guidelines as well as those of the national Department of Health testing is recommended if you experience symptoms, if you live in or recently travelled to an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19 or if you have been in close contact with someone known to have COVID-19.”
“The Presidency has deemed it necessary to make the test results public to reassure the nation that the President is in good health and continues with his duties.”
