Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has tested positive for Covid-19. The department confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday.
Department spokesperson Foster Mohale says the minister
took the test after experiencing minor symptoms.
"Minister Phaahla took tests earlier today and the
results came back positive, and he immediately self-isolated. He will perform
his official duties from home for a period of seven days, and all his planned
contact meetings have been rescheduled, while others converted into virtual.’’
“This is a reminder that the pandemic still remains amongst
us and infectious, hence the Department continues to report Covid-19 daily positive
cases and deaths," Mohale added.
Mohale also confirmed that the Phaahla has received two
doses of J&J vaccine.
"The department would like to remind the public that
lifting the Covid-19 restrictions doesn’t mean the pandemic is over, hence
vaccination serves remain accessible at all times at selected sites."
PICTURE: Parliament - Dr. Joe PhaalaDone By: Mitchum George
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