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Vice President Iliana Yotova diagnosed with coronavirus

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Bulgarian Vice President Iliana Yotova has tested positive for coronavirus, the press office of the head of state has reported. The vice president is in good general condition with mild symptoms. Her closest associates have also been tested and their results are negative.

President Rumen Radev is in good health and has tested negative for coronavirus infection, Dondukov 2 reported. The last contact of the head of state with the vice president was on January 20.

The necessary measures for disinfection of the working premises and for the normal functioning of the presidential institution have been taken, BTA has reported.



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