Poland's environment minister tests positive for coronavirus

Woś assured he is in good condition. Tytus Żmijewski/PAP

Environment Minister Michał Woś on Monday announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Woś decided to get tested after having contact with an infected State Forests employee.

The minister has been placed under quarantine. Woś assured he is in good condition.

Meanwhile, government spokesman Piotr Muller wrote on Twitter that persons who had contact with Woś were subjected to appropriate procedures.

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