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Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, has tested positive for coronavirus.
The DG of WHO announced his status in a series of tweet on his verified account.
According to him: “I’ve been identified as a contact person of someone who has COVID-19 symptoms, I am well and without symptoms but will self quarantine over the coming days and self quarantine from home.”
“My colleagues and I at WHO will continue to engage with partners in solidarity to save lives and protect the vulnerable.”
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