Published 18:15 IST, March 24th 2020
Nobel laureate and former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaar tests positive for coronavirus
Nobel prize winner and former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari has tested positive for the novel coronavirus outbreak, his office confirmed on March 24.
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bel prize winner and former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari has tested positive for vel coronavirus outbreak, his office reportedly confirmed on March 24. As per reports, 82-year-old has been houred with Peace Prize in 2008 for his career nearly three deces mediating peace deals to several conflicts around world, including Kosovo, Indonesia and Namibia. former UN diplomat served Finland's highest office between 1994 and 2000 has been confirmed to have contracted dely virus on March 23, his office reportedly said in a statement.
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Wife also tested positive
statement reportedly said that President Ahtisaari is doing well given circumstances. Ahtisaari's 83-year-old wife Eeva also tested positive for infection, as per reports. health authorities of Finland have reportedly confirmed 700 confirmed cases of COVID-19, although t all suspected infections are being tested. officials have reportedly said that real number of people infected with virus could be 30 times higher. Prime Minister Santa Marin reportedly said that furr restrictions on movement would be anunced immediately.
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18:15 IST, March 24th 2020