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Finland's President Niinisto, 73, examined in hospital due to COVID

FILE PHOTO: Finland's President Sauli Niinisto attends a meeting of the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), at Lancaster House, in London, Britain March 15, 2022. Justin Tallis/Pool via REUTERS

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto is being examined in hospital due to his prolonged COVID-19 symptoms, the president's office said on Tuesday.

"The President of the Republic's condition is reasonably good," it said in a statement, adding he would continue to work remotely.

Niinisto, 73, tested positive for coronavirus a week ago on Tuesday.

Finland is in the middle of considering joining NATO and Niinisto plays a central role in the process, which is expected to come to a conclusion within weeks.

(Reporting by Anne Kauranen; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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