MINISTRY OF HEALTH
COVID-19 UPDATE
31 MARCH 2020
The Ministry of Health has received a total of 80 COVID-19 results, of which 65 were negative and 15 rejected because they did not meet case definition standards.
The country remains with nine confirmed COVID19 cases of which the index case has tested negative and has been discharged.
The Ministry of Health wishes to emphasize the importance of cooperating with health advice especially on self-isolation. All those given this advice are expected to:
- Stay alone in their rooms, away from the rest of the family.
- Use a mask if they have flu and visitors should not be allowed into the patient’s room, until discharged.
- Use dedicated linen and eating utensils for the patient and these items should be cleaned with soap and water after use and may be re-used instead of being discarded.
- The patients is not expected to travel to societal gatherings and public places.
Further emphasis is made on the practice of regular hand wash with soap and water as well as covering mouth and nose using tissue when coughing or sneezing.
The Ministry of Health will remain vigilant, providing continuous updates to the nation on further developments.
RESULTS UPDATE FOR CONFIRMED CASES
|
DATE |
CASE NO. |
GENDER |
AGE |
TRAVEL HISTORY |
NATIONALITY |
CLINICAL CONDITION |
|
14-03-20 |
001 |
F |
33yrs |
USA, Lesotho |
LiSwati, Manzini |
Treated, Tested negative, Discharged |
|
22-03-20 |
002 |
M |
42yrs |
Italy |
LiSwati, Hhohho |
Uncomplicated illness, admitted, first follow up test negative and awaiting second follow up test |
|
22-03-20 |
003 |
M |
31yrs |
None, history of contact with visitors from China |
LiSwati, Manzini |
Uncomplicated illness, admitted, first follow up test negative and awaiting second follow up test |
|
22-03-20 |
004 |
F |
55yrs |
RSA – Gauteng Province |
Expatriate |
Uncomplicated illness, home care |
|
23-03020 |
005 |
M |
52yrs |
USA |
Expatriate |
Uncomplicated illness, home care |
|
25-03-20 |
006 |
F |
43yrs |
RSA – Gauteng Province |
LiSwati, Hhohho |
Uncomplicated illness, home care |
|
26-03-20 |
007 |
F |
29yrs |
RSA – Gauteng Province |
LiSwati, Hhohho |
Uncomplicated illness, admitted |
|
26-03-20 |
008 |
F |
24yrs |
RSA – KZN Province |
LiSwati, Hhohho |
Uncomplicated illness, admitted |
|
26-03-20 |
009 |
M |
33yrs |
RSA – KZN province |
liSwati, Manzini |
Uncomplicated illness, admitted |
Lizzie Nkosi (Senator)
Minister of Health