Covid-19 in SA a year later
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announces the first case of Covid-19 in South Africa, a man who had returned from a holiday in Italy.
Wednesday, March 11
The WHO declares the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic.
Sunday, March 15
President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a National State of Disaster, closes borders and imposes a travel ban to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Monday, March 23
Ramaphosa announces that South Africa will go into a 21-day level 5 lockdown.
Friday, March 27
After panic buying over the preceding few days, the country goes into lockdown. The streets are quiet as schools, offices and
