ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has tested positive for COVID-19, he tweeted Saturday.
“Today my wife and I tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms. Thankfully, we’re experiencing slight symptoms that we have learned is the omicron variant,” he wrote.
“We are on duty. We will continue to work at home. We look forward to your prayers.”
Erdogan, 67, sent the message after appearing via videolink at a tunnel-opening ceremony from Istanbul, having canceled his appearance in person, citing bad weather.
The president showed no signs of illness in his televised appearance.
Turkey has seen record levels of COVID-19 cases in recent days, with 111,157 cases reported by the Health Ministry on Friday. In late December, daily cases stood at about 20,000 but have risen due to the highly transmissible omicron variant.
The country is also seeing a high number of fatalities due to COVID-19, with 248 deaths on Friday, a level not seen since October.
Turkey’s Erdogan says he tested positive for COVID-19
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Turkey’s Erdogan says he tested positive for COVID-19
- “Today my wife and I tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms,” he tweeted
- The president showed no signs of illness in his televised appearance
Yemen expresses appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting country’s security
- The statement came after the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen carried out a “limited airstrike” on an Emirati shipment at Al-Mukalla port
RIYADH: Yemen’s foreign ministry expressed appreciation on Wednesday for the “pivotal and responsible role” of Saudi Arabia in supporting the security and stability of Yemen and the region.
The statement came after the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen carried out a “limited airstrike” on an Emirati shipment at Al-Mukalla port. The coalition said it had information that such weapons would be transported and distributed to locations in Hadramaut.
The ministry also welcomed the statements issued by other friendly countries and regional and international organizations, which affirmed their full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Yemen.
The ministry also appreciated the countries’ commitment to strengthening regional security, emphasizing that such positions reflect solidarity with Yemen in facing current challenges.
