Executive mayor of Ekurhuleni Mzwandile Masina has tested negative for the novel coronavirus.
Masina’s test was conducted after his visit to the Ekurhuleni COVID-19 food bank where he interacted with various stakeholders, including political parties, NGOs, hostel dwellers, sex workers and the LGBTI community members who made donations to the food bank.
In a statement, Masina’s office said he was tested even though he experienced no COVID-19 symptoms.
“I think it is important to test regularly if you are providing essential services to the public. Knowing one’s status allows me to protect my loved ones and the communities I serve,” said Masina.
All essential service personnel working in my office took the COVID-19 test with me, and I am pleased to report that all their results returned negative. We will continue to enforce our stringent hygiene protocols at the workplace and wear our face masks whenever we leave home, as
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