By Tamlyn Canham
As a healthcare worker, Dr Musa Mthombeni, was one of the first people to get vaccinated.
But months after getting his vaccine, the TV presenter says he now has COVID-19.
“Aaaah. It’s COVID. I knew something wasn’t right. My symptoms were a headache and back pain. Tingle in my throat was nonspecific because of the change in weather,” he tweeted.
Aaaah. It’s COVID. I knew something wasn’t right.
My symptoms were a headache and back pain. Tingle in my throat was non specific because of the change in Weather https://t.co/d6S2Nk6zXj
— DrMusa (@DrMusaMthombeni) July 25, 2021
Musa, who is a qualified doctor, says his symptoms are mild.
“I got my vaccine months back and so far all my symptoms very mild. A little headache here abs there. Sore throat and that’s it really!”
I got my vaccine months back and so far all my symptoms very mild. A little headache here abs there. Sore throat and that’s it really!
— DrMusa (@DrMusaMthombeni) July 25, 2021
….. I’ll keep you updated about the journey. We pray for health 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/1g3F2ElGEG
— DrMusa (@DrMusaMthombeni) July 25, 2021
Musa will now quarantine at home for the next 14 days. His partner Liesl Laurie will do the same.
“The Mthombeni household will be home for the next 14 days,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.
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Musa has seen firsthand the effects of COVID-19 on South Africa’s healthcare system. He revealed in June that hospitals in Gauteng were filling up fast due to the third wave.
“I just walked into one of the hospitals I work at [a] respiratory area (area where patients coming to hospital with breathing issues). There are at least 50 people being treated. This isn’t a ward. This is an admission area,” he wrote.
I just walked into one of the hospitals I work at respiratory area (area where patients coming to hospital with breathing issues)
There are at least 50 people being treated. This isn’t a ward. This is an admission area.
— DrMusa (@DrMusaMthombeni) June 14, 2021
Getting COVID-19 after the vaccine
According to the NCID, you can still contract the coronavirus after getting the vaccine.
“Individuals may still be at risk of contracting COVID-19, although the disease will likely be milder in comparison to those who are unvaccinated. More evidence is required to confirm whether COVID-19 vaccines provide protection against asymptomatic or mild disease.
“Presently it remains unclear whether vaccinated individuals can still spread the disease to others, therefore caution is still required.”
Visit the NICD’s website for everything you need to know once you’ve been vaccinated.
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Main image courtesy of Instagram/@drmusamthombeni