Two Chile govt ministers test positive as country sees record Covid-19 cases

Issued on: 26/05/2020 - 08:37
Modified: 26/05/2020 - 08:37

Chile registered a new high for coronavirus cases on Monday, with nearly 5,000 infections in 24 hours, including two ministers in President Sebastian Pinera's government.

Health authorities announced 4,895 new infections in the South American country and 43 deaths.

Public Works Minister Alfredo Moreno and Energy Minister Juan Carlos Jobet said they were among those with the disease.

"I have been informed that the COVID-19 test I had a few days ago was positive," Moreno said on Twitter, adding that he had no symptoms so far.

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Public Works Minister Alfredo Moreno



Energy Minister Juan Carlos Jobet,
standing behind Pres. Sebastián Piñera