Chisinau [Moldova], December 9 (ANI/Sputnik): Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Chicu has contracted the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but will continue to fulfill his duties remotely, the cabinet said in a statement.

"Prime Minister Ion Chicu developed symptoms characteristic of the COVID-19 virus, he took a test and the result was positive," the Moldovan cabinet said on Facebook.

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"The prime minister will continue to carry out his official duties remotely," it said.

Earlier, the Moldovan authorities reported 119,204 registered cases of coronavirus, with 2,460 deaths. (ANI/Sputnik)

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