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Covid-19: South Africa's President Ramaphosa back at work after self-isolation
Ramaphosa tested positive for Covid-19 on December 12.
Reuters
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has returned to work after finishing a week of self-isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19, his office said on Monday.
Ramaphosa, who was given Johnson & Johnson's vaccine in February, tested positive for Covid-19 on December 12 and received treatment for mild symptoms.
"The President has returned to duty and will chair the final cabinet meeting for 2021 on Wednesday," the presidency said in a statement.
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