South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Tests COVID Positive, Responsibilities Given To Vice President

Ramaphosa will remain in self-isolation in Cape Town and all his responsibilities have been assigned to Vice President David Mabuza.

Johannesburg: There is an outcry around the world regarding the new variant of Covid-19, Omicron. Cases of this variant have been reported in at least 59 countries. Meanwhile, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was found COVID Positive on Sunday.

He had mild symptoms of the corona, which is being treated. The President’s Office gave this information in a statement. It has been said in the statement that the Ramafos vaccination has been completed. The doctors were constantly monitoring.

Last month, the Omicron variant was first detected in South Africa and gradually it took many countries of the world under its control. It is feared that this variant spreads faster than other variants.

Ramaphosa will remain in self-isolation in Cape Town and all his responsibilities have been assigned to Vice President David Mabuza.

The statement said that on a recent visit to four West African states, the President and the entire South African delegation were tested for COVID-19. On his return to Johannesburg on 8 December, his report also came negative.

The statement quoted Ramaphosa as saying that the infection he received served as a warning to all citizens about the importance and risk of vaccination. The statement said that “vaccine is still the best protection to avoid getting seriously ill and going to the hospital.”

People who came in contact with the President have been advised to monitor symptoms or get tested.