South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment after testing positive for Covid-19.
The 69-year-old has mild symptoms and is isolated in Cape Town. Mr. Ramapahosa started feeling unwell on Sunday after attending the funeral of former President FW de Klerk.
A statement said Mr. Ramaphosa has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week.
It added that the President was in “good spirits” but being monitored by doctors. Some members of his delegation tested positive in Nigeria and returned directly to South Africa.
The Presidency said Mr. Ramaphosa, who was vaccinated in February and members of his team, were tested for Covid in all nations they visited.
The President is quoted in the statement as saying that his own infection should serve as a caution to people to observe public health measures as well as get vaccinated.
South Africa has registered a surge in coronavirus infections since 24th November 2021, when it’s Scientists told the world about the new Omicron Variant.