The mayor of Turkish metropolis Istanbul has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, an official announced, Anadolu reports.
"The health condition of our mayor, whose treatment process started at the hospital, is good," Murat Ongun, spokesman of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, said on Twitter.
Imamoglu also confirmed the diagnosis later in a Twitter post.
"Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I am feeling well and will be recovering in the hospital. Many thanks for your good wishes and support," he wrote.
Authorities reported 2,165 more patients on Friday – topping 2,000 for the third straight day.
The overall tally now stands at 357,693, including 311,520 recoveries, according to Health Ministry data, Anadolu says.
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