WC Premier Alan Winde diagnosed with COVID-19
Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
He shared the news via a video message on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon.
"I experienced some flu-like symptoms over the weekend. I isolated myself, went for a test on Monday. I have just received the results - it being positive.
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"I will now be isolating myself for the further 14 days, as is required.
"I am a type 2 Diabetic, which means that I must also be extra vigilant and that's the message that we send to everybody. When you have comorbidity please you must be extra vigilant during this time," says Winde.
Watch below:
I received a positive test result for Covid-19 this morning,& I am in self-isolation at home for 14 days.
— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) July 8, 2020
On Sunday, I started to develop mild flu-like symptoms. As I am Diabetic (type 2)& over 55 years of age, I know I am at a higher risk of developing a more serious illness. pic.twitter.com/oWMurB0usI
