Global Pandemic Update: Coronavirus Impacts Leaders Worldwide, Affecting Presidents and Parliament Members
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report by Radio Kawsachun Coca, a news outlet owned by the coca producers' federation in Cochabamba, which Morales heads. Previously, Morales had denied reports of his infection but admitted to having a cough. He is currently receiving necessary medical care.
In a separate development, Armenia's President Armen Sarkissian has been hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia. The news was confirmed by Sarkissian's press service, although the original report about his COVID-19 diagnosis did not mention any specific symptoms he was experiencing.
The State Duma Speaker, Vyacheslav Volodin, announced that over a third of the parliamentary corps has been infected with COVID-19 during the pandemic. One deputy is currently in intensive care due to COVID-19, according to Volodin, who also mentioned that two deputies have previously died from the virus.
Meanwhile, the President of Portugal has also contracted COVID-19. The details of his condition and treatment are not yet available.
There are no specific search results detailing the treatment of former Bolivian President Evo Morales after his COVID-19 infection, nor are there any reports on the treatment of President Sarkissian.
The news about Morales' COVID-19 status was initially denied by his team, but he later admitted to having a cough. His high fever led to his hospitalization, following initial home treatment for COVID-19.
The news about Sarkissian's hospitalization was not mentioned in the original report about his COVID-19 diagnosis. The diagnosis was reported by Almaty.tv, citing mk.ru.
