(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) South Africa's Minister of Health is diagnosed with the new coronavirus
China News Agency, Johannesburg, October 19 (Reporter Wang Xi) South African Health Minister Mukez issued a statement on social media on the evening of the 18th, confirming that he and his wife, May, tested positive for the new crown pneumonia virus.
"At first I felt abnormally tired, and the following day, I started to experience symptoms such as loss of appetite. My wife was coughing, dizzy and extremely tired." Mukez revealed in a statement that he and his wife were related to their appearance. He was tested for new coronary pneumonia virus for symptoms, and the result was positive. He is currently quarantined at home.
"My wife and I always believe that we can recover soon." He said.
However, Mukez did not disclose the cause of the new crown pneumonia virus.
Mukez said that he has notified people he has been in contact with in the past few days for isolation and observation, including his family members and South African Ministry of Health staff.
At the same time, he once again urged the people of South Africa on social media to continue to abide by the laws and regulations related to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, not to show relaxation, and to wear masks, maintain social distance and good hygiene habits in public.
"South Africa has made significant progress in the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, so we must not back down right now."
As of press time, the number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in South Africa reached 702,131 and 18,408 deaths.
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