South African President Recovers From COVID

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has recovered after a week-long battle with Covid-19. Despite being fully vaccinated, he was confirmed positive with the virus last week Monday and went into isolation. Scientists say Omicron spreading twice as quickly as Delta in South Africa 2 COVID jabs should cut risk of dying from Omicron by 84% […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has recovered after a week-long battle with Covid-19.

Despite being fully vaccinated, he was confirmed positive with the virus last week Monday and went into isolation.

• Scientists say Omicron spreading twice as quickly as Delta in South Africa
• 2 COVID jabs should cut risk of dying from Omicron by 84%

It was gathered that the President became sick after leaving a state memorial service for former president FW de Klerk in Cape Town on December 12.

One week after, his office released a statement and said, “President Cyril Ramaphosa has ended a week of self-isolation which followed his positive test for COVID-19 on 12 December 2021.

“The President has returned to duty and will chair the final Cabinet meeting for 2021 on Wednesday, 22 December 2021.

“President Ramaphosa repeats his call for everyone in the country to stay safe by being vaccinated, wearing face masks, washing or sanitising hands frequently, maintaining a social distance and avoiding gatherings.”