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Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny tests negative for coronavirus after reportedly having a temperature and cough
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has tested negative for the coronavirus, his lawyer Olga Mikhailova said, adding that he has taken a second test.
Key points:
- The prison has previously said Mr Navalny’s health is satisfactory and that he has had all necessary medical care.
- Prison authorities said he did not have his passport, which could prevent him from being admitted to hospital
- Mr Navalny said earlier he had a high temperature and bad cough
Mr Navalny, 44, an opponent of President Vladimir Putin, announced last week he was going on a hunger strike in protest at what he said was the refusal of prison authorities to treat him properly for acute back and leg pain.
Human rights group Amnesty International earlier on Wednesday said Mr…
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