China News Service, April 18. According to Bloomberg News, on the 18th local time, Italian Prime Minister Draghi tested positive for the new crown virus and is currently asymptomatic.

  Draghi had planned to visit Africa this week to reduce Italy's reliance on Russian gas, the report said.

  Some officials said that the visit will be attended by Foreign Minister Di Maio and Ecological Transformation Minister Cingorani on behalf of the Italian government.