A resident of Middelburg has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.

The man works for a prominent local company and colleagues in direct contact with the carrier, have been cautioned to self isolate.

The information has also been communicated by management to the company’s vast, but scattered, workforce.

The man works as a mechanic.

a Local doctor confirmed that the medical fraternity has been alerted.

The patient is at home in isolation.

The virus has been mostly confined to the Lowveld region, with no confirmed cases in Middelburg.

Botshabelo has been declared the town’s quarantine confinement station.

Residents experiencing symptoms must phone their doctors for a test referral.

Unless its a medical emergency, do not visit any local medical practitioners or hospitals.