Cyprus confirms two coronavirus cases, KNEWS

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09 MARCH 2020 - 17:23

Cyprus saw its first confirmed coronavirus cases on Monday, when Health Ministry sources said two people tested positive for the virus.

Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou is expected to make statements at the Health Ministry at 6pm, when more details will be made public.

Reports said the two cases were not soldiers.

(An update to this story can be found here)

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