By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Gauteng Education MEC Payaza Lesufi is in isolation and “feeling better” after testing positive for Covid-19 on Friday.
“The MEC is in isolation and receiving treatment after having tested positive for COVID-19,” says spokesperson Steve Mabona.
Mabona says Lesufi felt unwell on Thursday night and struggled to breathe, which prompted him to test for Covid-19.
“In addition to being previously vaccinated, he is currently self-isolating in his home and feeling better subsequent to him experiencing COVID-19 symptoms before testing.”
Mabona added that those who have come into contact with the MEC are urged to test for Covid-19.
“We wish to advise people who had been in contact with MEC Lesufi prior to him testing positive for COVID-19 to either monitor themselves for any flu-like symptoms or go get tested accordingly.”
Gauteng has been the epicentre of Covid-19 in South Africa, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in its week 50 Epidemiology Brief, released on December 22.
It revealed the province contributed 27.4% of South Africa’s Covid-19 cases.
Gauteng is South Africa’s most populated province and its smallest in terms of size.