South Africa has confirmed that positive Coronavirus cases have reached 240, eNCA reports.

According to the publication, Eastern Cape recorded its first case today and Gauteng recorded 16 new cases while Western Cape recorded 18 new cases while KZN has 3 new cases.

Meanwhile, South African authorities have urged the general populace to treat each other with respect and respect human rights in the midst of the pandemic.

Most South Africans are in quarantine following their president’s address last week when the cases were still around 51.

-eNCA