South Africans react to the first confirmed coronavirus case

The first case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) hit South Africa on Thursday and life has literally not been the same since.

In their usual fashion, South Africans, took to Twitter as the news broke, and shared their shock and of course some jokes about how the country will deal with the virus.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions:

Am I the only who started feeling like I’m having flu symptoms after hearing about #CoronaVirusSA?🙆🏿‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/97D6FkHXYw

— Thibos (@ThibosAfrika) March 5, 2020

He was in a flight with ± 300 people from Italy (coughs)

Lands in Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport (coughs)

Takes a flight with ±100 people to Durban (coughs) #CoronaVirusSA pic.twitter.com/3wHrQnEyjW

— NTANDO MNYANDU🇿🇦🌍 (@RushMnyandu) March 5, 2020

How South Africans will deal with #CoronaVirusSA pic.twitter.com/weBkfnPHkd

— Sunshine 🌞😍 (@SanaKerin) March 5, 2020

All because that one lady refused to take this man to Northcliff in 5 seconds😢 #CoronaVirusSA pic.twitter.com/PlU2nQzJKo

— 𝗢𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗲🎞️📽🔥🔥🔥 (@unclescrooch) March 5, 2020

To think that I’ve been saving for Durban July 😭😭 #CoronaVirusSA pic.twitter.com/s6Zl30FwlG

— THABANG 🐐🍍🗿 (@ThabangCyber) March 5, 2020

Make sure you stock up. It won’t beat us.#Coronvirus #CoronaVirusSA #CoronaAlert #CoronaVirusUpdate pic.twitter.com/pdpoeArKaP

— 🧠Trevor Noah mentality (@Be_MelaninBlack) March 5, 2020

Kodwa bafethu we’ve been through worse honestly. Ebola was in Africa, la eduze nje and nothing happened to SA. Swine flu nayo yazama yathatha amaChance🤷. I won’t even talk about listeriosis. We’ll get through this maan. #CoronaVirusSA pic.twitter.com/FpEW8T7A09

— Meenie Luvuno (@LuvunoMeenie) March 1, 2020

On a serious note though, people have been advised to follow some basic precautions in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus.

The Department of Health and the World Health Organization are also always keeping people informed through their Twitter accounts, posting precautionary measures and updates.

Protect yourself and others from #COVID29 Break the cycle of disease. Clean hands saves lives. Always wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds #CoronavirusOutbreak #CoronaVirusSA pic.twitter.com/QfbDKGFDdc

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) March 5, 2020

The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath #CoronavirusOutbreak #CoronaVirusUpdate pic.twitter.com/nPoJAXEVJB

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) March 5, 2020

Kodwa bafethu we’ve been through worse honestly. Ebola was in Africa, la eduze nje and nothing happened to SA. Swine flu nayo yazama yathatha amaChance🤷. I won’t even talk about listeriosis. We’ll get through this maan. #CoronaVirusSA pic.twitter.com/FpEW8T7A09

— Meenie Luvuno (@LuvunoMeenie) March 1, 2020

Author: Nosipho Nyide