Coronavirus: Algeria's president enters specialized treatment unit

Algeria’s president on Tuesday entered a specialized treatment unit at an army hospital, but his health condition is stable and does not cause any concern, a statement from the presidency said.

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Abdelmadjid Tebboune, 75, had decided to put himself in isolation a few days ago after his top aides contracted COVID-19. It was not immediately clear if his admission to the hospital was linked to the coronavirus.

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