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President of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei tests positive with COVID-19

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Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei speaks during a news conference in Guatemala City
: Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei speaks during a news conference with Michael Kozak (not pictured), acting assistant secretary for U.S. State Department's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, in Guatemala City, Guatemala February 7, 2020. REUTERS/Luis Echeverria

The leader of the central American country told a local radio station he feels well despite having an underlying health condition. He made the announcement as the country lifted several lockdown measures.

The 64-year-old president, who has multiple sclerosis and uses canes to walk, said he was feeling well.

He plans to address the nation later on Friday.

Local news outlet Prensa Libre tweeted a government statement, saying the president would monitor his health and continue his functions from isolation.