UPDATE 2 - Turkish president, first lady test positive for omicron variant of coronavirus

'Thankfully, we are having a mild one,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan

UPDATES WITH MORE DETAILS, MESSAGES FOR QUICK RECOVERY

By Faruk Zorlu and Seda Sevencan

ANKARA (AA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and first lady Emine Erdogan tested positive for the omicron variant of coronavirus.

"The results of the COVID-19 test that I had with my wife, after having mild symptoms today, were positive. Thankfully, we are going through a mild one," Erdogan said on Twitter, adding that they will be working from home.

"Hopefully, we will overcome this disease as soon as possible together ... We look forward to your prayers," the first lady said in a separate tweet.

Leaders both from within and outside Turkey wished Erdogan and the first lady a speedy recovery. Those who sent messages include Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Ersin Tatar, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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