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Peru: Deputy FA Min tests positive for COVID-19

Photo: ANDINA/Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

Photo: ANDINA/Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

14:56 | Lima, Jan. 18.

Peruvian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Luis Enrique Chavez Basagoitia has tested positive for COVID-19 after being administered the corresponding test, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Tuesday.

In a release, the government agency reported that the official is in isolation, thus complying with the corresponding health protocol.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken the necessary measures to expand teleworking so as to protect staff and continue providing its services to citizens, strictly complying with health protocols," the entity reported.



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Published: 1/18/2022