The Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceno has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement late Monday, the Office of the Prime Minister said that the newly appointed Prime Minister was recently swabbed for the virus.
“Prime Minister Briceno will remain in isolation for the next two weeks after which he will be re-tested,” the statement said.
Earlier this month, Briceno led the People’s United Party (PUP) to victory in the general election in Belize.
Тhеrе іѕ nо wоrd аѕ уеt аѕ tо hоw thіѕ аffесtѕ рlаnѕ tо fоrmаllу ореn thе Nаtіоnаl Аѕѕеmblу. Саbіnеt wаѕ duе tо mееt оn Тuеѕdау tо dіѕсuѕѕ thе іѕѕuе оf арроіntmеnt оf сhіеf ехесutіvе оffісеrѕ аnd thе рlаn tо fіght СОVІD-19 bу Неаlth аnd Wеllnеѕѕ Міnіѕtеr Місhеl Сhеbаt аmоng оthеr thіngѕ.
Following news of the Prime Minister’s diagnosis, the Office of the Prime Minister issued a reminder urging the public to continue to wear masks, practice social distancing and to follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.
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