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Chile sees record Covid-19 cases as two ministers quarantine

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Chile has registered a new high for coronavirus cases, with nearly 5,000 infections in 24 hours, including two ministers in President Sebastian Pinera's government.

Health authorities announced 4,895 new infections in the South American country and 43 deaths. Public Works Minister Alfredo Moreno and Energy Minister Juan Carlos Jobet said they were among those with the disease. "I have been informed that the Covid-19 test I had a few days ago was positive," Mr Moreno said on Twitter, adding that he had no symptoms so far.

The 63-year-old minister had placed himself in quarantine after one of his staff tested positive. Mr Jobet also tested positive after starting to quarantine preventatively on Saturday.

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