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title: "President Sandu announces COVID-19 diagnosis, isolates at home"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/34394/president-sandu-announces-covid-19-diagnosis-isolates-at-home
published: 2024-08-26T09:39:15Z
language: en
author: "Carolina Străjescu"
section: "Social"
source: moldova1.md
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# President Sandu announces COVID-19 diagnosis, isolates at home

> Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced live on Facebook that she has contracted COVID-19 and, as a result, will be unable to participate in public events.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced live on Facebook that she has contracted COVID-19 and, as a result, will be unable to participate in public events.

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*"I don’t have any symptoms other than feeling a bit more tired than usual, but to avoid putting others at risk, I will remain in isolation for the next few days,"* stated President Sandu in her video message. She urged citizens to remain vigilant, emphasising that COVID-19 has not yet disappeared.

*"If you notice symptoms, get tested and consult with your doctor. I wish you all good health, take care of yourselves, and thank you for your understanding,"* President Sandu added.

*"Madam President is feeling well and continues her work from home. All events dedicated to celebrating the Republic of Moldova's Independence Day will proceed as scheduled,"* announced Adrian Băluțel, the head of the President's Cabinet.

Over the past week, 630 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Chișinău alone. Recently, the nationwide infection rate has been steadily increasing. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Health does not deem it necessary to declare a state of emergency and has criticised any suggestions to do so.

From August 26th to 28th, the Government will be organising a series of concerts in the Great National Assembly Square, featuring both local and international artists.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**