Mass gatherings have been banned, amongst other restrictions to stop the spread of the virus
Audio By Carbonatix
South Africa has announced that 205 people are now infected with the respiratory coronavirus which causes the COVID-19 disease.
It's a jump of 55 cases from Thursday.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize had said that he expected the number to rise, and estimated that at least 60% of country's 56 million inhabitants could be infected.
The minister also said that at least 20% would be severely infected.
Earlier this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster because of the virus, restricting travel, closing schools, banning mass gatherings and ordering bars to close or limit numbers to 50.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Joy FM sets stage for Big Workout 2026 at University of Ghana Stadium
39 seconds -
Kennedy Agyapong leads final NPP delegate poll with 52%; Bawumia trails at 36%
10 minutes -
Today’s front pages: Monday, January 19, 2026
31 minutes -
Ghanaian family disowns relative after fraud conviction in Australia
40 minutes -
GoldBod data shows 98.8% of Ghana’s small scale gold exports went to Dubai and India in 2025
42 minutes -
Kofi Bentil says Ofori-Atta is hesitant to return over treatment, not charges
47 minutes -
GSA debunks cement price hike claims, says Jan. 19 increase is false
52 minutes -
Driver rams into robbers, foils MoMo robbery at Darkuman
57 minutes -
Smallholders at the centre: Why innovation and diversification are pivotal for Africa’s food future
1 hour -
Plans underway to establish museum on northern Ghana’s slave history in Navrongo
1 hour -
4 killed including two children as runaway truck ploughed into Salon at Kumawu
1 hour -
Open letter to Chief Justice on judicial security, specialised prosecution and extradition
1 hour -
NACSA warns of arrests as final gun amnesty deadline approaches
1 hour -
Eastern NPP Chairman backs Bryan Acheampong for 2028 flagbearer slot
1 hour -
WEF flags unemployment as Ghana’s biggest economic threat in 2026
1 hour