News24 reports that Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille has tested positive for Covid-19.
She made the announcement on Twitter on Sunday morning: "I have tested positive for Covid-19. I took the test on Friday after showing some symptoms. As per Covid-19 regulations, I immediately self-quarantined. I have also informed those who have come in contact with me to do the same." De Lille further cautioned South Africans to ensure they followed Covid-19 protocols. Meantime, SA is on the brink of a Covid-19 third wave and daily infections are on the increase. Gauteng Premier David Makhura announced on Thursday that the province was already in a third wave, with more than 15,000 new infections recorded last week and more than 3,000 people admitted to hospitals in the province. Over the past few days, SA consistently reported more than 5,000 infections per day.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Getrude Makhafola at News24
- Read too, More than 3,000 people hospitalised with Covid-19 in Gauteng, at News24
And also, Covid-19: KwaZulu-Natal not yet in third wave, but public urged to be vigilant, at News24
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