South Africa Confirms First Case of Novel Coronavirus

  • Man who tested positive for disease had traveled to Italy
  • Virus to have big impact on South African economy: Ramaphosa
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South Africa confirmed its first coronavirus case after a 38-year-old man who traveled to Italy tested positive, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said.