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The Eastern Cape MEC for Finance, Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Mlungisi Mvoko and his wife, Balise Mvoko have tested positive for COVID-19.
Premier Lubabalo Mabuyane says both of them decided to test for the virus after they had flu symptoms, and are now in isolation.
The Premier has appointed two MEC's to act in the departments during Mvoko's isolation period.
Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC, Nomakhosazana Meth has been appointed to act as the MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, while Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC, Xolile Nqatha has been appointed to act as the MEC for Finance.
Mabuyane has wished Mvoko and his wife a speedy recovery.