When presenting a summary of the African Union and G20 teleconferences the president said there are more than 900 confirmed cases of the virus.
The president also encouraged the public to observe two-minutes of prayer or silent meditation. Ramaphosa says the prayer should be held between 18:00 and 18:30 on Thursday.
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