However, patients with severe cases and have been in hospital under oxygen, must continue to isolate for another 10 days.

Mkhize also introduced a new track and trace system.

The digital health system is called Covid Connect, available on all mobile phones.

"This recommendation is based on the evidence that most patients with a mild COVID-19 infection continue to share the virus from their upper airways for approximately 7 to 12 days. The detectable virus when testing doesn't necessarily imply infectiousness" said Mkhize.

Mkhize says the system will continually engage with the affected user and will help zone in on possible COVID-19 contacts.

The Health Ministry gave an update on the revised isolation guidelines and track and trace systems on Friday.

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