COVID-19: President Ramaphosa under quarantine after contact with patient at an hotel
South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa has entered self-quarantine after coming into contact with a person with COVID-19, his office said on Wednesday.
Mr. Ramaphosa “has begun a period of self-quarantine following the positive COVID-19 diagnosis of a guest at a dinner attended by the President on Saturday, Oct. 24 ,’’ a statement issued by the presidency of South Africa read.
Presidency insists the event which was held at a Johannesburg hotel adhered strictly to COVID-19 protocols and directives on screening, social distancing and the wearing of masks. 35 people attended the event.
It added that Mr. Ramaphosa was showing no symptoms and will be tested if any were to manifest, according to health advice.
“The president will perform his duties remotely and will observe the guidelines that apply to self-quarantine,’’ the presidency said.
South Africa has recorded 717,851 coronavirus cases and over 19,000 deaths so far.
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