TimesLIVE reports that a 56-year-old North West school principal tested positive for Covid-19 after feeling ill this week.  

Elias Malindi, spokesperson for the provincial education department, advised on Wednesday that the principal reported on Monday that he was unwell and went to see a doctor, who suggested a test for Covid-19 since the principal was showing symptoms.  “The results confirmed the positive status on Tuesday, June 2, and immediately the principal was subjected to a 14 days' self quarantine,” Malindi indicated.  MEC for Education Mmaphefo Matsemela said that they were working with the department of health, which had advised them to close the school with immediate effect.  “We will be relying on their expert advice throughout this period,” said Matsemela, who added that the school would remain closed until all necessary investigations were concluded.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Nonkululeko Njilo at TimesLIVE

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