MEXICO CITY: Over the past month, world leaders have been to the forefront, rallying their nations to battle the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). But there’s been one notable exception — President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua, who has not been seen in public for over 40 days. The last time the 74-year-old leader was seen in person was during a televised military event on February 21. The border, public schools and universities remain open and the strict preventative measures seen in neighboring countries are not in place. Dr. Etienne, speaking Friday, said the concerns had been raised “both informally and formally” with Nicaragua’s authorities.

Source: Manila Times April 14, 2020 18:00 UTC