South Africans to be flown home from China as coronavirus death toll rises

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So far, 132 South Africans have requested to be brought home — and will be quarantined for three weeks when they arrive back in the country.

In a statement on Thursday night, the presidency said President Cyril Ramaphosa had directed the repatriation of SA citizens from the Hubei province city.

“It is estimated that there are 199 South Africans citizens in Wuhan, as per the latest consolidated list from the department of international relations & cooperation. At this stage, 132 of them have expressed the desire to be repatriated. These compatriots are currently living under lockdown conditions following the outbreak of the coronavirus,” the statement said.

 

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How did they end up in China in the first place? Mabahlale pha. Yeyi!

What will happen when they found them positive after 3weeks ? Are they gonna take them back?

They are only thinking for themselves now. They need to put the country first and stay put in China

Why did they stay there so long though, sizodliswa ushevu

No no no, they must stay there and be quarantined somewhere there, be secluded but somewhere in China. One mistake, just one mistake then we're all in trouble..

Oh no

gilliangodsell Quarantine them in Upington or somewhere remote in the Northern Cape, hot weather will help keep the virus at bay

The masters finally gave the govt permission to retrieve their citizens

The world has realized that is 28 days quarantine, the 14 or 21 does not offer any comfort. Many once tested negative (cured) are positive again. coronavirus CoronavirusOutbreak

Keep them there, ba sharp daar.

No no no!

Hey we didn't send them we don't need to bring them. Just leave them in Ching Chong

Saze saphela

Aowa they should remain there , we don't want that Virus anywhere close to us

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