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Cape Town. — President Cyril Ramaphosa has ended a week of isolation after he tested positive for Covid-19, the presidency said in a statement yesterday.

President Ramaphosa, who is fully vaccinated tested positive for the viral infection on December 12.

He started feeling unwell after leaving a state memorial service for former president FW de Klerk in Cape Town.

“President @CyrilRamaphosa has ended a week of self-isolation which followed his positive Covid-19 test on 12 December 2021.

“The President thanks all South Africans and leaders and friends internationally who conveyed their good wishes during this period,” the statement said. 

President Ramaphosa self-isolated on the same day, with the South African Medical Health Service of the South African National Defence Force monitoring and treating him.

“The president has returned to duty and will chair the final Cabinet meeting for 2021 on Wednesday, 22 December 2021,” said the presidency.

President Ramaphosa thanked all South Africans and all those who conveyed their good wishes during his illness.

He also repeated his call for everyone in the country to stay safe by being vaccinated, wearing face masks, washing or sanitising hands frequently, maintaining a social distance and avoiding gatherings. — News 24