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Austrian foreign minister tests positive for Covid-19
Country reported a new high of 2,300 cases on Saturday
17 October, 12:40
(ANSA-AFP) - VIENNA, 17 OTT - Austria's Foreign Minister
Alexander Schallenberg is self-isolating after testing positive
for Covid-19, his ministry said Saturday, as the country posted
a new daily record for infections. Schallenberg could have
contracted coronavirus during a meeting of European Union
foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Monday, a foreign ministry
spokeswoman told the APA news agency. "He has not presented any
symptoms so far," he said.
The minister has cancelled a trip planned for the coming days to Britain, Denmark, Greece and Cyprus. All members of the conservative government of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz will be tested as a precaution on Saturday. Austria reported a new high of 2,300 cases on Saturday. (ANSA-AFP).
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The minister has cancelled a trip planned for the coming days to Britain, Denmark, Greece and Cyprus. All members of the conservative government of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz will be tested as a precaution on Saturday. Austria reported a new high of 2,300 cases on Saturday. (ANSA-AFP).
