Taiwan President Tsai tests positive for COVID-19

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Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen makes a speech at the pro-Taiwan independence group Formosan Association for Public Affairs 40th anniversary gala in Taipei, Taiwan May 1, 2023. REUTERS FILE PHOTO

TAIPEI — Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the Presidential Office said, adding her itinerary for Tuesday afternoon has been cancelled.

Tsai felt “minor discomfort” and tested positive after having a rapid test, the office said in a statement.

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