Positive COVID-19, Mexican President Andres Manuel: I'm Optimistic

JAKARTA - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that he had tested positive for COVID-19. This was conveyed by the President directly.

The president experienced mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is currently undergoing medical treatment, he admitted.

Mexico is facing a second wave of the pandemic, with total COVID-19 deaths in the country set to hit a dark milestone of 150,000 deaths estimated in a few days.

"As usual, I am optimistic (the situation will improve)," wrote the 67-year-old president.