Ninth Vatican employee tests positive for coronavirus

Ninth Vatican employee tests positive for Coronavirus

Ninth Vatican employee has tested positive for Coronavirus, Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, said in a statement on Monday.

The person was admitted to hospital and is under observation, Bruni said.

People who came into contact with the employee have tested negative for Coronavirus,Bruni added.

An empty St. Peter's Square is seen Monday, April 13. Andrew Medichini/AP/FILE