The South African President Cyril Ramaphosa encourage his fellow people of Mzansi to go out in large number to be vaccinated. President tweeted, “Thank you, fellow South Africans, for your good wishes following my COVID-19 positive result. As I recover, my message of the week is: don’t let your guard down. Do everything you can and need to, to stay safe, beginning with vaccination.”
This comes after Ramaphosa tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is receiving treatment for mild symptoms.
“Vaccines dramatically reduce the chances of severe illness, hospitalisation and death. Let’s all protect ourselves. Vaccination is free, easy and it works, adds Mr President Ramaphosa.
The presidency said he started feeling unwell after the state memorial service of apartheid’s last president FW De Klerk in Cape Town.
“Many wondered why we want a memorial at a state level for FW De Klerk and we said we will have it… because he is one person who played a role in the evolution of our new democracy whether we like it or not.”
These were Ramaphosa’s words just before he went into isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
The Presidency said that while all COVID-19 protocols were followed at De Klerk’s memorial service on Sunday, those who attended or came into contact with Ramaphosa should monitor for symptoms.
Ramaphosa recently returned from a tour to four West African countries. but was tested for COVID-19 in all countries.
While the president is recovering at home, he has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week to run the show and lead the country.
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