The @gatesfoundation  has supported our health needs for many years. They have offered assistance with innovative mass-based testing kits and research. I spoke to @BillGates  and he commended the swift and decisive action South Africa has taken on #COVID19. 

We know the truth and what is to be done. We have to contain the spread of the virus. We have to ensure those who need help get it. We have to observe the highest standards of hygiene and practice social distancing. #COVID19  #CoronaVirusSA 

Escalation of measures to combat the #COVID19  pandemic #CoronaVirusSA 

It is now abundantly clear that the most effective way for a society to contain the spread of the disease is for the population to remain at home and physically isolated from each other for at least several weeks. #COVID19  #CoronaVirusSA  #Day4 

I have convened a special President’s Coordinating Council meeting this morning to discuss progress & challenges on implementation of the national & provincial responses to #COVID19,  the lockdown & our economic recovery plan. Attending is the DP, Ministers, 9 Premiers & SALGA.

#COVID19 Our visit to Zion City in Moria earlier today is a continuation of our stakeholder consultations and we will be engaging with leaders of various institutions across different sectors as we respond to curb the spread of the #coronavirus 

Wishing Prime Minister@BorisJohnson  a full and speedy recovery, and sending our support to him and to the people of the United Kingdom. We are going through a most challenging period but we shall overcome. Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones at this time.