Thread by @DrZweliMkhize

#ZweliMkhize: There were 17 confirmed cases of the virus we reported this morning.
But we have subsequently found that the Free State case which initially tested positive earlier, we have subsequently found is negative.
#IMTTCoronaVirusBriefing

#ZweliMkhize: An initial test which indicated a positive result has turned out to be negative.#IMTTCoronavirusbriefing

#ZweliMkhize: 14 students from Limpopo who travelled to China recently have tested negative for the virus. We took the necessary precautions by testing them. They did not test positive. Those students have not been infected. #IMTTCoronavirusbriefing

#ZweliMkhize: Every person in the repatriation process is a volunteer. Starting with the chief pilot from SAA, as well as all pilots & engineers.#Coronavirusbriefing

#ZweliMkhize:
We expect our citizens being evacuated from Wuhan City in China to return before the weekend is over #IMTTCoronavirusbriefing

#ZweliMkhize: We went through 84 sites for possible quarantine. Three sites were identified. #IMTTCoronavirusbriefing

Of the three sites that were shortlisted, The Ranch Resort was selected. An agreement has been signed with the owner of the resort.#IMTTCoronavirusbriefing

#ZweliMkhize: People who are going to be here are not sick. The crew will also stay here.#IMTTCoronavirusbriefing

#ZweliMkhize: Once the repatriated citizens arrive, no one will be allowed in. #IMTTCoronavirusbriefing

The rules of the military will apply here #IMTTCoronavirusbriefing