South Africa records 698 new COVID-19 cases
Updated | By Newswatch
Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize says the number of COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 11 350.
He made the announcement at a ceremony to commemorate International Nurses Day at King Edward Hospital in Durban.
A special candlelight ceremony is being held for nurses in the country.
"As we celebrate our nurses and midwives I would like to affirm our commitment to ensuring that no nurse will be allowed to care for patients without appropriate protective equipment, be it at community level during screening and testing or in a health facility," he said.
He added: "To all the nurses of South Africa Africa and the world we say a big thank you for carrying the burden of the COVID-19 outbreak and serving humanity. We appreciate the choice you made to carry the burden of saving lives during our weakest moments in our journey on earth."
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