Guatemalan president tests positive for Covid-19
Published on: Saturday, September 19, 2020
By: Bernama
File photo: AFP via Getty Images
GUATEMALA CITY: The Guatemalan government reported on Friday that President Alejandro Giammattei has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
According to a statement issued by the government, Giammattei underwent a COVID-19 test for the sixth time, and the test returned positive, reports Xinhua news agency.
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The Office of the President stated that the head of state is currently undergoing medical monitoring and evaluation.
"The president will continue with his activities and will work for the benefit of the country, and will do so by taking the necessary measures to safeguard his health. In addition, he will be isolating himself from all public activity, so all communication will be done remotely," added the Office of the President.
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