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Gauteng Premier David Makhura tests positive COVID-19

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has announced that he tested positive for COVID-19.

Makhura made the announcement of his results and that he was effectively in self-isolation on Friday.

This morning Makhura tweeted “Today, Friday 10 July 2020, I received my test results confirming that I have tested positive for COVID-19.”

“I am now in self-isolation, in line with the WHO protocols and will work from home over the next 14 days whilst monitoring my health.”

According to the premier on Wednesday 08 July Makhura experienced some mild symptoms. On Thursday he decided to self-quarantine and test for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure.

“Today, Friday 10 July, I received my test results confirming that I have tested positive for COVID-19,” Makhura said in a statement.

In line with the WHO protocols Makhura is now in self-isolation and will be working from home over the next 14 days whilst monitoring his health.

Makhura wishes to appeal to all the people of Gauteng to continue playing their part “in observing the golden rules of washing hands regularly, wearing a mask and practicing physical distancing.”

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Gugulethu Kgongoane

Gugulethu Kgongoane is the Online Editor of Sedibeng Ster. Email: gugu@mooivaal.co.za She is also an online journalist of Vaalweekblad. Email: gugu@mooivaal.co.za
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