Published: 2021-01-12 10:25
Last Updated: 2024-05-15 21:54
The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa tested positive for COVID-19 late Monday, according to a statement published by the Portuguese Presidency.
He then tested negative Tuesday.
The president plans to isolate at his residence until the second result is confirmed.
The 72-year-old had a major presidential debate scheduled for Tuesday, in addition to a meeting with health experts to discuss the imposition of a lockdown in the country, however, his office said Rebelo de Sousa had already cancelled all his public appearances.
Portugal has confirmed a total of 489,293 coronavirus cases and 7,925 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.