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These 6 government officials and world leaders have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus

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These 6 government officials and world leaders have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus

Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton

Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton

Dutton confirmed on Friday that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus after a trip to the United States. On that trip, he posed alongside Ivanka Trump and Trump's attorney general, William Barr days before he tested positive. He has been hospitalized, per Australian protocol.

UK Minister for Mental Health Nadine Dories

 UK Minister for Mental Health Nadine Dories

Dorries announced she had tested positive for the coronavirus a few days after attending an event with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, raising concerns about Johnson's exposure. She confirmed the news on Tuesday. The prime minister's office has said he will not take a test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, because he was not in close proximity to Dorries and was not exhibiting symptoms.

Iranian Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi

Iranian Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi

Harirchi confirmed he had been diagnosed with the coronavirus on February 25, days after appearing unwell at a press conference on the outbreak. On March 3, the BBC reported that 5 Iranian members of parliament had also tested positive for coronavirus.

Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri

Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri

Jahangiri has contracted the coronavirus, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iran's Fars news agency. Al Jazeera also reported that two cabinet members had also tested positive for the virus.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez confirmed on Friday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, after attending an event with a delegation from Brazil. Suarez insisted he felt "healthy" but urged people who shook his hand or was in the vicnity when he coughed or sneezed since Monday should self-isolate as a precaution.

The delegation accompanying president Jair Bolsonaro included his press secretary, Fabio Wajngarten, who later tested positive for the coronavirus according to Brazilian media and CNN.


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