Former Finnish president Ahtisaari has coronavirus, presidency says
World
By
Reuters
| Mar 24, 2020
Finland’s former president Martti Ahtisaari (pictured), who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the president’s office said on Tuesday.
“The infection was confirmed on Monday, March 23. President Ahtisaari is doing well, considering the situation,” the office said in a statement.
The 82-year-old, who headed Finland from 1994 to 2000, got the Nobel Peace Prize for his longstanding contribution to peace mediation.
Finland has confirmed 700 coronavirus cases and one death from the virus.
READ MORE
Domongole, Chebet power to glory in Betika Iten 15K Road Race
Rugby Africa Women's Cup: Poor Kenya Lionesses fail to hunt against South Africa Springboks
Businessman denies supplying Sh209 million fake fertiliser
CS Murkomen names and shames owner of car in a viral video
Human cases of bird flu 'an enormous concern': WHO
Trader seeks orders to occupy Sh45m public property
vivo V30 5G launching in Kenya: Step into the future with style
Ndabibi land saga continues to suck in the high and mighty