Minister of Interior, Presidential Spokesperson test positive for coronavirus

Süleyman Soylu (Photo: AA)

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Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu and his family are under treatment in a hospital after testing positive for Covid-19, the minister said Saturday (October 31) on Twitter.

Soylu said that they started to receive treatment on doctor's advice in the hospital after feeling sick on Monday.

He added that his wife and daughter also tested positive, but that they were feeling better.

Soylu also wished urgent recovery to all patients and those injured in İzmir in an earthquake Friday and conveyed his condolence to families who lost their loved ones in the quake.

Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın was also diagnosed with the coronavirus Saturday.

Kalin said that he had mild symptoms of the virus and that he was doing well and thanked all for their support. (AS/VK)