Netball South Africa’s president tests positive for COVID-19 after visiting UK
Cecilia Molokwane, President of Netball South Africa, is one of hundreds of South Africans who have tested positive for the Corona virus.
Netball South Africa President, Cecilia Molokwane has tested positive for COVID-19 after her business travels between England and Scotland respectively.
Ms. Molokwane had travelled to the United Kingdom for meetings with the International Netball Federation (INF) where she serves as a board member in March. These meetings took place as South Africa is gearing to host the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town.
“I found out on Tuesday morning (24th March 2020) that I have tested positive for the Corona Virus. I did these tests following my return from the UK where I was in March. I would also like to mention that when we returned from the UK, we were screened at the OR Tambo airport and everything went well. I would like to take this moment to alert the general public that I am currently in quarantine and taking all the necessary precautions to make sure that I recover fully from the virus. I am not showing any symptoms however I will still take precautions to protect everyone around me and myself,” said Molokwane in a statement.
She emphasized that the public should make sure that they take all necessary precautions, like washing their hands with soap or sanitiser for at least 20 seconds and keep the required two-metre social distance. This virus is real, and we need to treat it as such. If you test positive please make sure that you quarantine for the required 14 days,” concludes Molokwane.
Netball South Africa is urging the general public not to panic as they are doing everything to safeguard and protecting the lives of others.
The offices of Netball South Africa will remain closed until 17th of April 2020.
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