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Health

Taiwan president tests negative for COVID-19

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen gives a speech after visiting the Navy's 131st Fleet in Keelung, Taiwan, March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang

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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