Health Minister Mkhize tests positive for Covid-19

His wife Dr May Mkhize also tested positive for the virus on Sunday.

Mkhize released a statement on Sunday night, confirming that the couple went for Covid-19 tests on Saturday and their results came back positive a day later.

“We decided to go for a test yesterday when I started showing mild symptoms. I was feeling abnormally exhausted and as the day progressed, I started losing appetite. 

“My wife had a cough, was dizzy and extremely exhausted. Given her symptoms, the doctors advised that she must be admitted for observation and rehydration,” reads the statement. 

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Mkhize adds close contacts that include their family and members of his Health Ministry team have been urged to getthemselves tested and self isolate.

Mkhize has urged the rest of the country to continue wearing their masks, keeping a safe social distance as well as washing and sanitizing hands to avoid a second wave. 

“As country, we’ve made significant strides in our fight against this pandemic. Let us not dare regress. Whatever we do and wherever we go, we have to keep in mind that there remains a risk of a second wave. This virus only spreads through movement and contact of people. Therefore we must all play our part. We must protect ourselves and those we love.”

The Minister is in quarantine at his home.