The former president of Peru Martín Vizcarra has covid-19

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(CNN Spanish) -

This Sunday, through his Twitter account, the former president of Peru, Martín Vizcarra, reported that both he and his wife tested positive for coronavirus.

«We are symptomatic.

My family is taking the necessary isolation measures.

Let us not lower our guard, "wrote the ex-president.

Despite the necessary care to avoid bringing the virus home, my wife and I have tested positive for COVID and are symptomatic.

My family is taking the necessary isolation measures.

Let's not lower our guard.

- Martín Vizcarra (@MartinVizcarraC) April 25, 2021

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