The Vatican on Friday reported its first coronavirus case, saying it had suspended outpatient services at its health clinic after a patient tested positive for COVID-19.
The clinic inside the tiny city-state – which has some 1,000 residents – will be deep cleaned, while the emergency room will remain open, spokesman Matteo Bruni told AFP.
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The patient tested positive on Thursday.
The clinic is used by priests, residents and employees — including those now retired — as well as their relatives.
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Bruni said the Vatican was getting in touch with all those who had passed through the clinic, as per protocol.
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