Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister, has tested positive for coronavirus, raising concerns about the health of the 83-year-old politician, who has survived cancer and heart surgery. Mr Berlusconi is preparing for a strenuous campaign before regional elections this month. On August 12, Mr Berlusconi met his friend Flavio Briatore, the former Formula One team manager and nightclub owner, days before Mr Briatore was admitted to hospital with the virus. In a video shot at the meeting, the two men stood shoulder to shoulder without masks on. Mr Berlusconi has had two positive tests but is understood to be showing no

Source: The Times September 03, 2020 11:03 UTC