A woman wearing a protective mask casts her vote in the general election during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Santiago, Dominican Republic July 5, 2020. REUTERS/Ricardo Rojas
SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) - Millions headed to the polls in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, defying a coronavirus outbreak that had delayed the vote and forced the leading presidential candidate to briefly suspend appearances after falling ill with the disease.
Voters attempted to remain distanced in line, all wearing face masks and sometimes face shields and coveralls too. Polling stations provided antibacterial gel for them to disinfect their hands before casting their ballot.
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