Covid-19: Ramaphosa wishes minister speedy recovery

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished his Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, speedy recovery after contracting coronavirus.

Mr Mkhize and his wife tested positive for the virus on Sunday and are self- isolating at home. He is the fifth cabinet minister to catch the virus in South Africa.

President Ramaphosa, in a tweet, urged South Africans to help the country avoid a second wave:

“Khabazela, I wish you and your wife, Dr May Mkhize, a safe, restful and speedy recovery from #COVID19. I also join the Minister in calling on all South Africans to remain careful and do all that we need to do to #StaySafe and help the country avoid a second wave of the pandemic.”

South Africa has been the worst-hit by the pandemic in the continent. It has to date confirmed more than 703,793 coronavirus cases with 18,471 deaths.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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