Poland's President, Andrzej Duda, tests positive for COVID-19
Poland President Andrzej Duda
Poland's President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for the novel coronavirus,Blazej Spychalski, secretary of state in the president's office announced on Twitter.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to inform you that Mr. President@AndrzejDuda is well and is currently in isolation," he tweeted. "It is run by @GIS_govprocedure. We operate in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate," the tweet continued.
The announcement came as the country saw a sudden surge in the number of coronavirus infections, and the central government initiated a "red zone" lockdown on Saturday.
The lockdown brought a partial closure of all primary schools — with only grades one to three attending classes —and secondary classes have been shifted to online learning.
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A partial lockdown on restaurants, pubs and cafeswas also initiated in the whole country, as per which they can also serve take-away meals. Fitness clubs and swimming pools, however, have been completely shut.
A limit of five has been imposed, with a complete pause on weddings and religious services. All young babies and senior citizens have been advised to stay home.
The lockdown was initiated as the country was reporting single-day spike of nearly 13,632 coronavirus cases, out of a population of 38 million.
After the President tested positive, theBulgarian President Rumen Radev also went into quarantine as the two leaders had attendedan investment forum in Tallinn on Monday.