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The Latest: Virus hits Bolivian president, Venezuela's No. 2
Source: Associated Press
The Latest: Virus hits Bolivian president, Venezuela’s No. 2
By The Associated Press
19 minutes ago
LA PAZ, Bolivia — The interim president of Bolivia and Venezuela’s No. 2 political leader have both announced they are infected with the coronavirus.
Bolivian President Jeanine Áñez said Thursday that she strong and will continue working from isolation.
Her infection comes amid a spike in cases in the Andean nation, which has banned mass gatherings to try to limit the spread of the virus.
In Venezuela, socialist party chief Diosdado Cabello also reported that he is sick with COVID-19. He is considered the second-most powerful person in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro.
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By The Associated Press
19 minutes ago
LA PAZ, Bolivia — The interim president of Bolivia and Venezuela’s No. 2 political leader have both announced they are infected with the coronavirus.
Bolivian President Jeanine Áñez said Thursday that she strong and will continue working from isolation.
Her infection comes amid a spike in cases in the Andean nation, which has banned mass gatherings to try to limit the spread of the virus.
In Venezuela, socialist party chief Diosdado Cabello also reported that he is sick with COVID-19. He is considered the second-most powerful person in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/1794075a2c9aff760d3aeab4c8feea4f
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