South African President Tests Positive for Covid

According to the statement, Ramaphosa recently visited four West African countries including Nigeria and Cote d ‘Ivoire. Mr Ramaphosa and the delegation members were tested negative for novel coronavirus tests during their visit and after their return to South Africa.

According to data released by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases on The same day, 18,035 new COVID-19 cases were reported in South Africa in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,167,497. Twenty-one new deaths were reported, bringing the total death toll to 90,137. So far, South Africa has received more than 27.09 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and more than 18.16 million people have received at least one dose.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19 and is receiving treatment and self-isolation, the presidential Office said in a statement.

Ramaphosa was unwell after attending a memorial service for former President Fw de Klerk in Cape Town earlier in the day, the statement said. He was subsequently tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus test. Ramaphosa has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and is in mild symptoms and good spirits.

The statement said Mr. Ramaphosa is undergoing medical treatment and self-quarantine, and will be replaced next week by Vice President Joseph Mabuza. In a statement, Ramaphosa said his infection was a warning to all South Africans that they should be vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain vigilant.

According to the statement, Ramaphosa recently visited four West African countries including Nigeria and Cote d ‘Ivoire. Mr Ramaphosa and the delegation members were tested negative for novel coronavirus tests during their visit and after their return to South Africa.

According to data released by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases on The same day, 18,035 new COVID-19 cases were reported in South Africa in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,167,497. Twenty-one new deaths were reported, bringing the total death toll to 90,137. So far, South Africa has received more than 27.09 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and more than 18.16 million people have received at least one dose.