Belarusian President Lukashenko Says He Had Covid-19 But Quickly Recovered

Lukashenko has ruled Belarus since 1994

Business Insider: Europe's last dictator got COVID-19 after telling people they could avoid it by drinking vodka and going to the sauna

* Europe's last dictator, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, on Tuesday said he had COVID-19 but has already recovered.
* "Today you are meeting a man who managed to survive the coronavirus on his feet. Doctors came to such a conclusion yesterday.
* Lukashenko previously dismissed fears over COVID-19 as a "psychosis" and recommended drinking vodka to stay healthy.
* The Belarusian leader, who has been in power for 25 years, has recently faced mass protests after his opponents were jailed and barred from running in the upcoming presidential election on August 8.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday announced he had asymptomatic COVID-19, but said he'd already recovered from it.

"Today you are meeting a man who managed to survive the coronavirus on his feet. Doctors came to such a conclusion yesterday. Asymptomatic," Lukashenko said during a meeting with members of the military, Reuters reported.

Lukashenko, who's ruled in Belarus for 25 years and is often referred to as Europe's "last dictator," has pushed against imposing any restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and previously dismissed fears over the pandemic as a "psychosis."

The Belarusian leader also suggested that people drink vodka and go to the sauna to stay healthy and stave off the virus.

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Update #1: Belarus President Says He Had Asymptomatic Coronavirus (NYT)
Update #2: Belarus president who suggested vodka cured COVID-19 says he tested positive (The Hill)

WNU Editor: I learned a long time ago to never trust Belarusian President Lukashenko.