By AFP More by this AuthorTegucigalpaThe Honduran president has said he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. The Latin American nation has registered just under 10,000 Covid-19 infections, according to the health ministry, and 330 deaths. The 51-year-old leader said he will telework while he is treated, and that his symptoms are mild. AdvertisementSince the start of the pandemic in mid-March, Hernandez has been at the forefront of the strategy to combat and prevent the coronavirus. Despite a March curfew, the number of infections has been increasing, with the military and police deployed to ensure the population remained home.

Source: Daily Nation June 17, 2020 11:03 UTC