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COVID-2019 – Latest stats
The virus has affected 35 countries/areas around the world. 79 565 cases have been reported with the majority in China. 2 619 deaths have been reported. There have been 25 084 complete recoveries. No cases have been confirmed in South Africa. One case has been reported in Egypt, but the patient has been quarantined THE INCUBATION PERIOD Symptoms of COVID-2019 may appear in as …
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The virus has affected 35 countries/areas around the world.
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79 565 cases have been reported with the majority in China.
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2 619 deaths have been reported.
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There have been 25 084 complete recoveries.
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No cases have been confirmed in South Africa.
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One case has been reported in Egypt, but the patient has been quarantined
THE INCUBATION PERIOD
Symptoms of COVID-2019 may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Reported illnesses have ranged from people with little to no symptoms, to people being severely ill.
Symptoms may include:
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Fever
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Coughing
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Shortness of breath
These may progress to:
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Severe respiratory illness
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Multiple organ failure
People with underlying medical conditions may experience worse symptoms and even death. (Information: Bonitas newsletter)
