South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, his office said
He has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week. Ramaphosa"started feeling unwell after leaving the State Memorial Service in honor of former Deputy President FW de Klerk in Cape Town earlier today," the presidency statement said. He is however"in good spirits" and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service of the South African National Defence Force.
Ramaphosa, who is fully vaccinated, recently returned from a trip in West Africa. He tested negative for Covid-19 upon his return to Johannesburg on December 8, according to his office.
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