Covid-19 in SA: This is where the 27 new deaths and 803 infections came from
South Africa’s 27 new deaths on Wednesday came from the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, data released by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize shows. The Western Cape had 23 deaths, while the remaining four came from the Eastern Cape. In addition, almost eight out of every 10 new infections came from the Western Cape as it recorded 623 of the 803 new infections in the country.
On Wednesday, a day which marked Day 55 under South Africa’s lockdown, the total infections were at 18 003 and total deaths now sat at 339. The Eastern Cape also continued to see the second-most new cases, with 80. 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 and the child subsequently tested positive for Covid-19 as well. It is important to appreciate the complexities of the underlying condition of prematurity.
South Africa’s 27 new deaths on Wednesday came from the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, data released by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize shows. The Western Cape had 23 deaths, while the remaining four came from the Eastern Cape. In addition, almost eight out of every 10 new infections came from the Western Cape as it recorded 623 of the 803 new infections in the country.
On Wednesday, a day which marked Day 55 under South Africa’s lockdown, the total infections were at 18 003 and total deaths now sat at 339. The Eastern Cape also continued to see the second-most new cases, with 80. 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.
“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 healthcare workers who cared for the deceased,” he said.
