MojNews- Ivory Coast &#۳۹;s Defense Minister Hamed Bakayoko said he has tested positive for coronavirus .

&#۳۹;&#۳۹;This is an opportunity for me to remind all of our fellow citizens that coronavirus is a real disease that is spreading quickly,&#۳۹;&#۳۹; Bakayoko tweeted late Monday.

He also called on Ivorians to observe all protective measures.

&#۳۹;&#۳۹;Take care of yourself,&#۳۹;&#۳۹; Bakayoko said.

The West African nation has ۳۲۳ confirmed COVID-۱۹ cases so far, with three deaths and ۴۱ recoveries.