• Latest
SANDF plane identified to repatriate South Africans from Wuhan remains grounded

Newborn baby is SA’s youngest Covid-19 victim as cases hit 18 000

May 20, 2020
Basic Education to work with the Hawks in investigating Physics Paper 2 leak

Second Chance Matric Programme exams starts May/June

May 9, 2022
Scuffle broke out in Limpopo High Court, two prisoners shot dead in alleged escape attempt

Police investigating multiple murders in Khayelitsha

May 9, 2022
Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports

Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports

May 9, 2022
Gauteng online admission for Grade 1 and 8 opens on July 22

Gauteng online admission for Grade 1 and 8 opens on July 22

May 9, 2022
Phillip Dukashe resigns from Eskom Generation

Phillip Dukashe resigns from Eskom Generation

May 9, 2022
Document certification, no longer a requirement – DPSA

Document certification, no longer a requirement – DPSA

May 6, 2022
Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports

World’s first hydrogen truck in SA

May 6, 2022
Chris Rock, stronger than Will Smith’s action at the Oscars

Chris Rock, stronger than Will Smith’s action at the Oscars

March 28, 2022
Nigerian banks suspend card withdrawals abroad

Nigerian banks suspend card withdrawals abroad

March 17, 2022
Rand unchanged against the US dollar

South Africa’s rand firm, focus on Fed meeting

March 17, 2022
SIU plans to recover more state funds

SIU plans to recover more state funds

March 17, 2022
SAP to back R413m to the Department of Water and Sanitation

SAP to back R413m to the Department of Water and Sanitation

March 16, 2022
  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Contact
Monday, May 16, 2022
Townpress Newspaper
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • News
    Basic Education to work with the Hawks in investigating Physics Paper 2 leak

    Second Chance Matric Programme exams starts May/June

    Scuffle broke out in Limpopo High Court, two prisoners shot dead in alleged escape attempt

    Police investigating multiple murders in Khayelitsha

    Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports

    Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports

    Gauteng online admission for Grade 1 and 8 opens on July 22

    Gauteng online admission for Grade 1 and 8 opens on July 22

    Phillip Dukashe resigns from Eskom Generation

    Phillip Dukashe resigns from Eskom Generation

    Document certification, no longer a requirement – DPSA

    Document certification, no longer a requirement – DPSA

    Trending Tags

    • community
    • #freejacobzuma
    • africa
  • Africa
  • World
  • Opinions
  • Economies
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • People
  • Motoring
  • Videos
  • News
    Basic Education to work with the Hawks in investigating Physics Paper 2 leak

    Second Chance Matric Programme exams starts May/June

    Scuffle broke out in Limpopo High Court, two prisoners shot dead in alleged escape attempt

    Police investigating multiple murders in Khayelitsha

    Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports

    Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports

    Gauteng online admission for Grade 1 and 8 opens on July 22

    Gauteng online admission for Grade 1 and 8 opens on July 22

    Phillip Dukashe resigns from Eskom Generation

    Phillip Dukashe resigns from Eskom Generation

    Document certification, no longer a requirement – DPSA

    Document certification, no longer a requirement – DPSA

    Trending Tags

    • community
    • #freejacobzuma
    • africa
  • Africa
  • World
  • Opinions
  • Economies
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • People
  • Motoring
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Townpress. Newspaper
No Result
View All Result
Home Community

Newborn baby is SA’s youngest Covid-19 victim as cases hit 18 000

Town Press by Town Press
May 20, 2020
in Community
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
SANDF plane identified to repatriate South Africans from Wuhan remains grounded
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A two-day-old baby is the youngest Covid-19 patient in South Africa to succumb to the virus.

On Wednesday, the Health Ministry announced the number of positive Covid-19 cases in SA had increased by 803 to 18 003 in the last 24 hours.

READ ALSO

Second Chance Matric Programme exams starts May/June

Police investigating multiple murders in Khayelitsha

The death toll has also increased to 339.

“Sadly we have recorded the first neonatal mortality related to Covid-19. The baby was two days old and was born prematurely. The baby 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,” Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize said.

He said it was important to appreciate the complexities of the underlying condition of prematurity.

The latest breakdown.

“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.

A healthcare worker in the Western Cape has also succumbed to Covid-19.

“When Covid-19 claims the lives of the very people who are the bedrock of the national response, we feel the loss in so many ways. I want to send a special tribute to the healthcare workers who continue to serve with honour and compassion, despite the real risks they face in the front line. My heart goes out to the family, colleagues, and loved ones of this compatriot,” he said.

Mkhize said 8 950 people have recovered from Covid-19 in SA. He also said 505 861 tests had been conducted, with 18 252 completed in the past 24 hours.

Meanwhile, as the country prepares to downgrade to level 3 of the lockdown, concerns have been raised about South Africa’s preparedness to relax restrictions.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa has not met the criteria needed in order to downgrade.

The six criteria released by the WHO includes:

  • Controlling the number of transmissions
  • That health systems capacities are put in place to test, isolate and treat every case and every contact
  • Outbreak risks are minimised in special settings, which includes areas such hospitals.
  • Prevention measures be implemented in areas such as workspaces, schools and other areas.
  • Import risks have been managed
  • Communities are fully educated, engaged and empowered to adjust to the new norm.

Mkhize said SA is a long way away from actually falling within the advisable stage in which lockdowns can be relaxed. However, SA had issues like hunger, food security, job protection, the issue of the economy and the issue of constriction to social disruption.

He said those were the issues that have to be taken into account before deciding on the downgrade.

Globally, over 5 million people have tested positive for Covid-19, while over 325 000 have lost their lives and just under 2 million have recovered from the virus.

Facebook Comments

Previous Post

Western Cape calls for opening of construction sector

Next Post

Ecuador’s largest city eases quarantine as COVID-19 deaths decline

Related News

Basic Education to work with the Hawks in investigating Physics Paper 2 leak
Community

Second Chance Matric Programme exams starts May/June

May 9, 2022
Scuffle broke out in Limpopo High Court, two prisoners shot dead in alleged escape attempt
Community

Police investigating multiple murders in Khayelitsha

May 9, 2022
Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports
Community

Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports

May 9, 2022
Next Post

Ecuador’s largest city eases quarantine as COVID-19 deaths decline

Please login to join discussion
Currently Playing

Stolen tyres paraded as bargain deal online

Stolen tyres paraded as bargain deal online

Stolen tyres paraded as bargain deal online

Business
Watch Naledi Manyoni throw baby to safety #freejacobzuma

Watch Naledi Manyoni throw baby to safety #freejacobzuma

Community
IEC raises complaint with Bidvest-Lithotech over Indelible Ink

IEC raises complaint with Bidvest-Lithotech over Indelible Ink

Community
Mthethwa ‘absolutely horrified’ after Babes Wodumo assault video

Mthethwa ‘absolutely horrified’ after Babes Wodumo assault video

Community
Alph Lukau “raising the dead” is a fraud

Alph Lukau “raising the dead” is a fraud

Community
Moozlie says “its just a campaign” and no crash

Moozlie says “its just a campaign” and no crash

Community
Moozlie Mabena involved in a “live video” crash #Moozlie

Moozlie Mabena involved in a “live video” crash #Moozlie

Community

Police hunt suspects who shot dead Welkom man in parking lot

Community
First Human Clinical Trial of HIV Drug Gammora Offers Potential Cure

First Human Clinical Trial of HIV Drug Gammora Offers Potential Cure

General
Madonsela praises Zuma for new approach on Nkandla

Madonsela speaks on land expropriation without compensation

Community
De Lille vows to fight accusers all the way

De Lille likens DA battle to boxing match

Community
Kaizer fans rampage at Moses Mabhida is Shameful

Kaizer fans rampage at Moses Mabhida is Shameful

Community

POPULAR NEWS

Live mortars found in Eastern Cape dam

Live mortars found in Eastern Cape dam

October 14, 2019
Africa agrees to giant trade bloc, but Nigeria, South Africa sit it out

Africa agrees to giant trade bloc, but Nigeria, South Africa sit it out

March 21, 2018
Upskilling public servants to improve service delivery

Upskilling public servants to improve service delivery

October 17, 2017
Just In: Faith Nketsi allegedly prostituting ladies for cash

Just In: Faith Nketsi allegedly prostituting ladies for cash

May 19, 2018
Media 24 an Epitome of Poor Journalism – SAMWU

Media 24 an Epitome of Poor Journalism – SAMWU

May 16, 2018

EDITOR'S PICK

Canada is deporting its ‘guardian angels’

Canada is deporting its ‘guardian angels’

July 29, 2021
Ramaphosa, Dlamini-Zuma in tight race to lead S.Africa’s ruling ANC

Maimane accuses Ramaphosa of using his access to benefit his son

April 3, 2019
SA Olympic swimmer Cameron van den Burgh has been struggling with Covid-19 for 14 days, says it’s no Joke!

SA Olympic swimmer Cameron van den Burgh has been struggling with Covid-19 for 14 days, says it’s no Joke!

March 23, 2020
Oil prices rise by more than 1 pct after Saudis announce Dec supply cut

Oil prices rise by more than 1 pct after Saudis announce Dec supply cut

November 12, 2018
Townpress Newspaper

At Town Press, we believe everyone who has a story to share, deserve to be heard. Town Press is a current affairs publication that encourages citizens' journalism, as a way to create access for communities to the media.

Follow us

.

  • Africa
  • AU
  • Business
  • Community
  • Coronavirus
  • Crime stats
  • Culture
  • Economies
  • Editor Picks
  • Education
  • Entertaiment
  • Events
  • Featured
  • Finance
  • General
  • General news
  • International
  • Lifestyle and Beauty
  • Markets
  • Media
  • Motoring
  • notices
  • Opinions
  • People
  • Pictures
  • Premium
  • Public Statement
  • Right now
  • Social Media
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Tourism
  • UN
  • Weather
  • World

.

  • Second Chance Matric Programme exams starts May/June
  • Police investigating multiple murders in Khayelitsha
  • Minister Mbalula calls for the ban of scrap metal exports
  • Gauteng online admission for Grade 1 and 8 opens on July 22
  • Terms and conditions
  • Comments Policy
  • Cookie Policy (ZA)
  • Notices

© 2021 Townpress Newspaper, South Africa - Townpress logo & associated media rights are the intellectual property of Randworth,SA.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Africa
  • World
  • Opinions
  • Economies
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • People
  • Motoring
  • Videos

© 2021 Townpress Newspaper, South Africa - Townpress logo & associated media rights are the intellectual property of Randworth,SA.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Go to mobile version