Estonia's PM tests positive for COVID-19

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has tested positive for COVID-19 and says she will self-quarantine until she has recovered from the virus.

The 43-year-old Kallas, who became the Baltic nation's first female head of government in January, said late Monday she was feeling well apart from a small fever and has not developed any other symptoms.

"I am closely monitoring my health and staying at home until I recover," Kallas said in a Facebook post, adding she would continue performing prime minister's duties from home including holding remote cabinet and other meetings.

Estonia, a nation of 1.3 million people, has seen a substantially worsened coronavirus situation in the past few weeks and the country's healthcare system and hospitals are having increasing problems in accommodating COVID-19 patients with current resources.

The country recorded 1281 daily new coronavirus cases on Monday, putting the total tally to 86,086 with 728 deaths.