Vaccinated Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla on Tuesday tested positive for Covid-19 after experiencing minor symptoms.
“Minister Phaahla took tests earlier today and the results came back positive, and he immediately self-isolated,” the department said.
“He will perform his official duties from home for a period of 7 days, and 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.”
The department said Dr. Phaahla has received two doses of J&J Covid-19 vaccine, which he believes boosted his immunity against the severity of the virus.
The Department said it would like to remind the public that lifting the Covid-19 restrictions doesnt mean the pandemic is over, hence vaccination serves to remain accessible at all times at selected sites.
