First Confirmed COVID-19 Case in the Saldanha Bay Municipal Area

STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY, ALDERMAN MARIUS KOEN

Today, the Western Cape Government confirmed the first COVID-19 case within the Saldanha Bay Municipal area.

We have not received any other details regarding the patient and are awaiting a more detailed update.

I really want to plead with all residents to please stay indoors, continue practicing social distancing and handwashing during this period and to not be arrogant about the seriousness of this virus.

Saldanha Bay Municipality urges communities to take heed of the lockdown measures and to act responsibly to contain and prevent the further spread of COVID-19 within the municipal area.