Bolivia's Minister of Health Also Infected with COVID-19... Third Cabinet Member Affected

On the 16th of last month (local time), as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread in Bolivia, healthcare workers gathered in front of a hospital in La Paz to protest, demanding salary increases and improvements in working conditions. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The Minister of Health of Bolivia has been infected with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

According to AFP on the 5th (local time), Minister of Health Aydi Roca tested positive for COVID-19.

The Bolivian Ministry of Health stated in a press release that Minister Roca's condition is stable and that he is "undergoing medication treatment while self-isolating."

Minister Roca is the third member of the interim government of President Jeanine A?ez to be infected with COVID-19.

Previously, on the 4th, Minister of Minerals Jorge Fernando Oropeza contracted COVID-19.

Chief of Staff Yerko N??ez was also hospitalized after showing symptoms such as fever related to COVID-19.

Interim President Jeanine A?ez is reported to be spending most of her time at the presidential residence, presiding over meetings via the internet.

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