Paraguay's President Mario Abdo has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms, the country's health ministry said in a tweet on Tuesday, as the South American region sees a spike in cases driven by the
Omicron variant.

"We inform that the President of the Republic, Mario Abdo, tested positive for COVID-19 today," the ministry said.

"The president has mild symptoms and will continue to maintain preventive isolation in accordance with the provisions of the current health protocols."