Joburg mayor hospitalised due to Covid-19 complications
This follows a positive test result for Covid-19 late last month.
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The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, has been hospitalised for Covid-19 complications.
Joburg Mayor Hospitalized
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr @GeoffMakhubo , has been hospitalised for COVID-19 complications #COVID19SA . Read More
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) July 3, 2021
Makhubo tested positive for Covid-19 on June 20 and went into self-isolation .
Mlimandlela Ndamase, director of mayoral communications said Makhubo will remain in hospital until his medical team is satisfied with his recovery.
Residents are urged to take the necessary non-medical precautions seriously.
“Joburg residents are urged once more to take all necessary precautions to remain safe and to avoid infection. This includes strict adherence to non-medical practices of wearing masks, sanitizing regularly and minimising movement in line with the Level 4 restrictions announced by the President,” said Ndamase.
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