EASTERN Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation at home where he will continue with his official duties, his spokesperson Mvusiwekhaya Sicwetsha.
Mabuyane had flu-like symptoms when he tested.
Mabuyane, according to the premier’s office in a statement, is now urging people who have been in contact with him over the past week, and have flu-symptoms, to get tested.
“Premier Mabuyane is isolating at home where he will continue with his official duties, using technology for meetings and for communicating with his office, members of the executive council, leadership of local, national government and other stakeholders,” said Sicwetsha.
Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed concern at the apparent resurgence of COVID-19 in the Eastern Cape.
Ramaphosa is warning South Africans to remain vigilant to avoid a second-wave of infections.
During is address, Ramaphosa said the Eastern Cape, in particular, has shown worrying signs
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