Newly appointed Algerian Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane is infected with COVID-19, Algerian state TV said on Saturday.

The prime minister, who had just formed his new government on Wednesday, will quarantine for seven days, but will continue performing his duties virtually, state TV said.

Benabderrahmane replaced Abdelaziz Djerad who resigned following the confirmation of the June 12 parliamentary elections by the Constitutional Court.

The nomination of Benabderrahmane has been the culmination of a series of talks between Tebboune and representatives and leaders of political parties and independent candidates who grabbed seats in lower house of the parliament after the ballots.

(With input from agencies)