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The leader of Italy's center-left Democratic Party announced that he contracted the novel coronavirus.
In a video message, Nicola Zingaretti, 54, who also sits as president of the country's central Lazio region, said: "I will follow the the protocols like everybody else. I am fine and I have to stay home in the coming days."
"My family is also following the same protocols. No need to panic. Keep fighting. Hope to see you soon," said Zingaretti.
Authorities had announced on Friday that the current number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Lazio was 50.
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the