News24 reports that Gauteng Health MEC Nomathemba Mokgethi has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in self-isolation.

In a statement, the provincial government said Mokgethi presented with mild symptoms before a Covid-19 test on Tuesday. She had received the vaccine in February. "All persons who were in contact with her have been advised to self-isolate and test, if necessary. The Health MEC was one of the first people to receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, under the Sisonke Programme in Gauteng. The Covid-19 vaccine prevents severe illness, hospitalisation and death," the province indicated. It added that Mokgethi was not exhibiting any severe symptoms and would remain in isolation for the next 10 days. "The public is encouraged to continue to adhere to non-pharmaceutical interventions, even after they have been vaccinated," the province warned. Last week, Gauteng Premier David Makhura announced that the province had officially entered the third wave after the Emfuleni region in the Vaal saw a spike in the number of new Covid-19 cases.

• Read the original of the report in the above regard by Marvin Charles at News24

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