NICOSIA, April 2 (Xinhua) -- The Cypriot Foreign Ministry was shut down for disinfection after one diplomat tested positive for the novel coronavirus, both state radio and the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported on Thursday.
According to CNA report, Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides gave instructions on the closure, and the building was shut down on Wednesday night for disinfection after the man was diagnosed with COVID-19 so that it could resume normal operation on Thursday afternoon.
State radio reported the diplomat is the husband of a health professional working at the main hospital treating coronavirus infections with acute symptoms. He was in quarantine and tested positive on Wednesday, but the diplomat went to his office to take some documents, coming into contact with at least four colleagues.
Three of the colleagues tested negative for COVID-19 and the result of the fourth is expected. Officials are still trying to trace their contacts, CNA reported. Enditem
