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Albert Fritz, MEC for Community Safety Photo: Peter Abrahams / SON
- Western Cape MEC for Community Safety Albert Fritz has tested positive for Covid-19.
- He is in quarantine and members of his staff have begun to quarantine themselves.
- He warned residents to follow Covid-19 safety protocols as there was a resurgence of the disease in the Western Cape.
Western Cape MEC for Community Safety Albert Fritz tested positive for Covid-19, he said on Friday.
“I have tested positive for Covid-19 and immediately began to isolate myself. My staff members have also begun to quarantine themselves. I have previously quarantined myself as a precautionary measure, as I know this is the surest way to stop the spread. “he said in a series of three tweets.
Fritz said he would continue working, despite testing positive.
“Whenever possible, I make sure that all my meetings are held virtually. Where this is not possible, I will continue to focus on my recovery safely at home.”
He warned residents that there was a resurgence of Covid-19.
1. I have tested positive for Covid-19 and immediately began to isolate myself. Members of my staff have also begun to self-quarantine. I had previously quarantined myself as a precaution, as I know this is the safest way to stop the spread.
– MEC Albert Fritz (@AlbertFritz_DA) November 27, 2020
“I wish to remind residents that as a province we are experiencing a resurgence of Covid-19 cases and that more than ever we must continue to wash our hands, wear our masks correctly, and maintain a safe social distance.”
READ ALSO | Covid-19 resurgence in Western Cape after 52.1% increase in new cases in a week – Winde
Earlier this week, News24 reported that Prime Minister Alan Winde had confirmed an established resurgence of Covid-19 in the Western Cape.
According to the province’s Covid-19 dashboard, 993 new cases were reported in 24 hours earlier in the week.
The province saw new cases increase by 52.1% in the last week alone.
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