Taiwan president tests negative for COVID-19

By Moira Warburton Posted on May 20, 2021

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen gives a speech after visiting the

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen gives a speech after visiting the Navy’s 131st Fleet in Keelung

TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has tested negative for COVID-19, after a worker at her residence tested positive, the presidential office said on Thursday.

“The president is healthy and safe,” it added.

Taiwan is dealing with a spike in domestic COVID-19 infections.

(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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