Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (26 January 2021)
Health Minister Lizzie Nkosi announces 24 new COVID-19 deaths in Eswatini, taking total deaths to 517. “May their souls rest in peace.”
New cases: 208 Total cases: 14 830 Active cases: 4563 New recoveries: 148 Total recoveries: 9542 New deaths: 24 Total deaths: 517 Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/coronavirus-eswatini-covid19-update-26-january-2021?lang=en
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Makhosi Vilakati becomes second Cabinet minister to succumb to virus after minister of public service Phathizwe Zulu | 25.01.2021
MANZINI, Eswatini
A senior official in the small southern African nation of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, has died as a result of COVID-19-related complications, the country’s acting prime minister announced Sunday. His Majesty’s government notifies the nation of the sad passing of Member of Parliament Makhosi Vilakati, the Minister of Labour and Social Security,” Themba Masuku said at a press conference.
“Vilakati passed away on Saturday evening at a South African health facility, where he had been admitted for a specialized treatment procedure arising from a COVID-19 infection. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” Masuku said in a statement.
Download logo Health Minister Lizzie Nkosi announces 17 new COVID-19 deaths in Eswatini, taking total deaths to 458. May their souls rest in peace. New cases: