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Bolivian President Anez says she is back to work after coronavirus

30 July 2020
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2020-07-30 11:38

Bolivian interim President Jeanine Anez said on Tuesday that she had recovered from the coronavirus and returned to work. Anez is a candidate in Bolivia's upcoming presidential election that has been pushed back to Oct. 18 as the country struggles with the coronavirus pandemic. Anez said on July 9 that she tested positive for the coronavirus and would remain isolated in the presidential residence.

Several Bolivian government officials, including the health minister, have tested positive for the virus. The South American country has recorded 69,429 cases and 2,583 associated deaths, according to the most recent government data.

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