© Provided by Independent Media The Western Cape has it's first confirmed case of the coronavirus revealed National Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize. Picture: David Ritchie/African News Agency.

Cape Town - The Western Cape has it's first confirmed case of the coronavirus revealed National Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize.

According to a statement from the Department of Health, the first case is "a 36-year-old male who had travelled to multiple countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Turkey".

"He returned to South Africa on the 9th of March 2020," Mkhize.

The health department also revealed that across the country 3642 tests have been conducted.

The Western Cape's first case is among the 13 number of coronavirus positive patients in South Africa.

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"All the patients have now been advised. Those who are symptomatic have started receiving treatment. Some of these patients are already in hospital while some, specifically those who are asymptomatic are in self quarantine. Contact tracing has also started for all these cases," Mkhize said.

Premier Alan Winde has said that he along with Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo will brief media on first case of Covid-19 in the Western Cape

Winde and Mbombo, will address media on the Western Cape Government’s preparedness.

The premier also revealed that the tour of the isolation unit at Tygerberg Hospital, earmarked to quarantine and treat Covid-19 positive patients in the province, will still continue on Wednesday.

The City of Cape Town added on Tuesday that is has received numerous questions about its preparedness to deal with any potential cases of coronavirus.

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"We would like to reassure our residents that the City is working closely with the lead agencies involved, to ensure a coordinated and effective response, if required. We do ask that the public please take cognisance of the key prevention messages around handwashing, but also preventing the transmission of germs when coughing or sneezing if you have a cold. We’ve also seen a run on items like hand sanitiser in stores, but soap – when correctly used - is actually more effective," said the City’s Mayco Member for Community Services and Health, Zahid Badroodien.

Follow the Health Department’s latest updates on the Coronavirus (Covid-19), including the NICD’s prevention methods. Travellers from Covid-19 affected areas are advised to stay at home for up to 14 days. If you develop any symptoms contact your doctor or clinic, they will advise your next steps. For more information visit the National Institute for Communicable Diseases website or call 0800 029 999.

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