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Fri Mar 13, 2020, 07:38 AM Mar 2020

Romanian government enters 14-day isolation after senator tests positive for coronavirus

Romania’s government has is to be isolated for 14 days after a senator tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus,

Vergil Chitac was in parliament in recent days while right-wing parties were trying to form a new cabinet.

Interim Prime Minister Ludovic Orban told a news conference that all government members, as well as some members of his National Liberal Party (PNL) will self-quarantine.

"We asked the health minister to quickly create an epidemiological investigation mechanism for all our colleagues. They will all be tested. As for me, I will stay self-isolated at Villa Lac 1 where I will continue to perform my duties," Orban said.

https://www.euronews.com/2020/03/13/romanian-government-enters-14-day-isolation-after-senator-tests-positive-for-coronavirus?fromBreakingNews=1

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