“Some time ago, during a routine examination, the President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Anastasiades, tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus,” TASS quoted him as saying.

In accordance with the protocol, the head of state will refrain from performing his duties for several days.

The president has mild symptoms and Anastasiades is in very good health.

Earlier, German Vice-Chancellor, Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection Robert Habek fell ill with a coronavirus infection.

Spain's Queen Consort Letizia has also been reported to have tested positive for COVID-19.