French president Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron.
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron.
French president Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Macron has been diagnosed with COVID-19 after developing symptoms, the Elysee Palace has announced.

In a brief statement released on Thursday, representatives from the palace said Macron had a PCR test as soon as his symptoms appeared and would “self-isolate for seven days in line with the health protocol applicable to everyone”.

The statement added the 42-year-old president would “continue to work and carry out his activities remotely”.

An Elysee official said Macron was tired and had a cough.

Meanwhile, Macron’s wife, Brigitte, 67, has reportedly tested negative, but will also be self-isolating ahead of an upcoming visit to a Paris hospital, her office confirmed to the Los Angeles Times.

Several other European leaders who recently met the French politician said, after the announcement, they would go into self-isolation.

Other world leaders who have previously overcome COVID-19 include British prime minister Boris Johnson and outgoing U.S. president Donald Trump.

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