Tunisian FM Tests Positive for COVID-19

On Monday, the Tunisian Foreign Minister (FM), Othman Jerandi announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

In a tweet, he said, “Today, my tests confirmed that I have COVID-19, despite taking all the necessary precautions and respecting the health protocol," adding that he has “severe symptoms.”

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Tunisia decided to reintroduce a curfew to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic until February 14.

According to the latest figures, the country has so far registered over 193,000 coronavirus cases and 6,092 deaths.