Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been transferred to hospital, the presidency says, days after he went into "voluntary quarantine" when several of his aides showed symptoms of the coronavirus.
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Tebboune was moved to a specialised unit at a military hospital in the capital Algiers.
He was in a "stable condition," the statement said, without stating if he tested positive for the coronavirus.
Tebboune was admitted to hospital after recommendation of his doctors.
"His health is stable and does not cause any concern, and he is continuing his daily activities from the treatment centre," the statement added.
On Saturday, Tebboune went into "voluntary quarantine" after several of his aides showed symptoms of the coronavirus.
Tebboune, 74, was elected president last December, eight months after long-time ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika was forced to resign, under pressure following street protests and from the powerful army.
Algeria has reported more than 55,000 cases of the coronavirus and 1897 related deaths.
Australian Associated Press