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COVID-19 cases rise to 2 605; Limpopo, EC record first deaths

17 April 2020 by Alan

COVID-19 cases rise to 2 605; Limpopo, EC record first deaths:

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 2 605, with Limpopo and the Eastern Cape recording their first deaths.

: SAnews – South African News keamo

NCR warns cash-strapped public of credit scams:

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has urged consumers to be careful of fake credit provider scams, as South Africa continues the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

: SAnews – South African News Neo

Gauteng prepares health infrastructure for COVID-19 peak:

Work is underway to prepare Gauteng’s public health infrastructure for the period when the COVID-19 pandemic may peak.

: SAnews – South African News keamo

Gauteng households benefit from food relief efforts:

Almost 20 000 households have benefited from the Gauteng provincial government’s food relief efforts.

: SAnews – South African News Priscilla

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