Romanian PM fires health minister over handling of COVID-19

Romania's Prime Minister Florin Citu said on Wednesday he has fired Health Minister Vlad Voiculescu after weeks of mounting tensions over how to handle the new coronavirus pandemic, potentially endangering the centre-right coalition government.

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Published : 14 April 2021, 08:58 AM
Updated : 14 April 2021, 08:58 AM

Deputy Prime Minister Dan Barna has been appointed interim health minister, Citu said in a statement.