Algerian president enters quarantine after aides show virus symptoms

Algerian president enters quarantine after aides show virus symptoms


Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (APS)

Algiers (UNA-OIC) – Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune went into “voluntary quarantine” on Saturday, after several of his aides showed symptoms of the novel coronavirus, according to a statement by the presidency.

“The medical team at the presidency has advised the president to go into voluntary quarantine for five days starting from October 24,” the presidency said, according to the official Algeria Press Service (APS).

Those showing symptoms of infection are members of the president’s office and the government, the report said, without providing any further details.

Later on Saturday, President Tebboune, 74, said that he had entered quarantine and was in good health.

“I assure you, my brothers and sisters, that I am well and healthy and that I continue my work,” he wrote in a tween on Saturday, saying his decision was taken on the advice of medical staff. He added that he would continue to work online until the end of the quarantine period.

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