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1. Prime Minister James Marape tests positive for COVID-19 and returns home after attended the 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
   2022-02-07 19:06:11 (First version)
2. Prime Minister James Marape tests positive for COVID-19 and returns home after attending the 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
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