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South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa, from the development of Dec 12, 2021

Newest development Dec 13, 2021 · 2 reportsOver 70 percent of South Africa COVID cases since mid-November identified as Omicron

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.

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  1. Names this update

    South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms

    Headline from FOX 13 Tampa ·

  2. Newest

    Over 70 percent of South Africa COVID cases since mid-November identified as Omicron

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. The Buffalo News

    South African president tests positive for COVID, mildly ill (opens The Buffalo News)

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    The Buffalo News's feed description

    JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive for the disease Sunday, his office said.

  2. The Hill

    South Africa's president tests positive for COVID-19 (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By David McKenzie, CNN South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild Covid-19 symptoms after testing positive on Sunday, the office of the presidency said in a statement. He has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week.

  4. The Times of Israel

    South African president tests positive for COVID, treated for mild symptoms (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Cyril Ramaphosa self-isolating and has delegated responsibilities to the deputy president; no indication if he was infected with Omicron variant first identified in South Africa

  5. FOX 13 Tampa

    South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.

  6. WDIO Duluth

    President of South Africa tests positive for COVID (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The president of South Africa is being treated for mild symptoms of COVID 19. Cyril Ramaphosa was fully vaccinated against the disease.

  7. Newsweek

    Over 70 percent of South Africa COVID cases since mid-November identified as Omicron (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday as the country saw an increase of coronavirus infections over the past two weeks.

  8. Voice of America

    South Africa's Ramaphosa has COVID-19 But Symptoms Mild, Presidency Says (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    In the past few days, a nationwide outbreak believed to be linked to the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been infecting around 20,000 people a day

  9. Los Angeles Times

    South African president tests positive for COVID-19, suffers mild symptoms (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive for the disease.

  10. Portland Press Herald

    South African president tests positive for COVID-19 (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Cyril Ramaphosa, 69, who is vaccinated, is being treated for mild symptoms.

  11. New York Times

    South Africa’s president tests positive for the coronavirus. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The 69-year-old leader was displaying mild Covid-19 symptoms. New cases in the country are rising quickly.

  12. Fox News

    Amid Omicron outbreak, South African president tests positive for COVID-19 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive for the disease Sunday, his office said.

  13. France 24

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19 (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday and is receiving treatment for mild symptoms, the presidency said in a statement.

  14. Hot Air

    South African president tests positive for COVID amid Omicron surge (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19 and is receiving treatment for mild symptoms. Ramaphosa, 69, got tested for COVID-19 after he started feeling sick earlier in t...

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