By OBAKENG MAJE
The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing minor symptoms. Phaahla is in self-isolation after his tests came back positive earlier today.
The Department of Health spokesperson, Foster Mohale said: “Phaahla immediately self-isolated, but he will perform his official duties from home for a period of 7 days. All his planned contact meetings have been rescheduled, while others converted into virtual.
“This is a reminder that the pandemic still remains amongst us and infectious, hence the department continues to report COVID-19 daily positive cases and deaths. Phaahla has received two doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine, which he believes has boosted his immunity against the severity of the virus.”
Mohale said the department would like to remind the public that lifting the COVID-19 restrictions does not mean the pandemic is over, hence vaccination services remain accessible at all times at selected sites.
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