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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Ex-Malaysian leader Mahathir, 97, hospitalized with COVID-19

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 97, was hospitalized Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19, his office said.

“Mahathir has been admitted to the National Heart Institute for observation for a few days as advised by the medical team,” it said in a statement. It didn't provide further details on his condition.

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