South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-quarantining at home after coming into contact with a dinner guest who tested positive for COVID-19.
A spokesperson for Ramaphosa said he learned Tuesday that he had come in contact with the infected person while attending a fundraiser dinner with 35 other people for South African schools in Johannesburg last weekend.
Ramaphosa's spokesperson said in a statement that he is not showing any symptoms and continues to work.
The statement also said Ramaphosa wished the guest, who is getting medical attention, a speedy recovery.
The president’s self-quarantining comes as South Africa’s coronavirus cases have risen in recent weeks.
So far, South Africa has confirmed more than 719,000 COVID-19 cases and 19,111 deaths.
