The president took the test as a precautionary measures, after being in contact with a church leader, some of whose members are positive
President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested negative for the Covid-19 virus, the presidency said on Thursday.
“As head of state and chair of the National Command Council , the president has a rigorous public engagement schedule and has, during the course of the past few weeks, held numerous meetings with a wide cross-section of people from all walks of life,” she said. Ramaphosa had been in contact with Meshoe, when he met with leaders of opposition political parties following the declaration of a national state of disaster. Meshoe, who has been asymptomatic since his participation in that gathering, announced on social media on March 22 that he had been tested.
On Thursday, Diko said the presidency deemed it necessary to make Ramaphosa’s test results public to reassure the nation that he is in good health and continuing with his duties.
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