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Archbishop Anastasios of Albania tests positive for coronavirus

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania tests positive for coronavirus

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, it emerged on Wednesday.

According to reports, the 91-year-old cleric only has mild symptoms.

Doctors opined that he be admitted to hospital due to his advanced age and some chronic health issues.

A Hellenic Air Force C-130 aircraft was due in Tirana to transfer Anastasios to a clinic in Athens.

Also on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias went into self-isolation after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for the coronavirus, the Greek Foreign Ministry confirmed in a statement.

His scheduled meeting with his visiting Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry was called off. 

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