South Africa
Jackson Mthembu tests positive for #Covid19─── 06:49 Tue, 12 Jan 2021
Jackson Mthembu. Image: The South African
The minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, has tested positive for Covid-19.
The Presidency confirmed the minister tested positive after presenting with symptoms on Monday.
People who have been in contact with the minister are self-quarantining.
"He remains in high spirits and wishes all those who are also fighting the coronavirus a speedy recovery," a statement issued by the Presidency read.
Mthembu urged South Africans regularly wash their hands, wear masks and practice social distancing.
