Makhubo to self-isolate after staff member tests positive for Covid-19
Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo has been placed in self-isolation after a member of his private staff tested positive for coronavirus.
The staff member tested positive following a trip to the Western Cape for a funeral last week.
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Mayoral spokesperson Mlimandlela Ndamase says Makhubo is isolating as a precautionary measure.
"The Office of the Executive Mayor will be operating from isolated sites as prescribed by the protocols in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
"However, as a precautionary measure, the mayor has today undergone another Covid-19 test and has decided to place himself under self-isolation until the results are known."
He says the mayor will do as much work as possible while in self-isolation.
"The mayor will continue to monitor and provide guidance on work currently being carried out to contain and manage the spread of Covid-19 in the city whilst in self-isolation."