Guatemalan president tests positive for coronavirus

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, he said on Friday. "The coronavirus test result was positive," he told a local radio station. The 64-year-old president did not say whether he is experiencing any symptoms related to the virus. He said he planned to address the nation later on Friday.

Guatemalan president tests positive for coronavirus
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Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, he said on Friday.

"The coronavirus test result was positive," he told a local radio station. The 64-year-old president did not say whether he is experiencing any symptoms related to the virus. He said he planned to address the nation later on Friday.

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