French President Emmanuel Macron tests COVID positive

Paris, Dec 17: French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19 on Dec 17. He would now self-isolate for the next week. He will continue to work and carry out his activities remotely.

 

As a part of his diagnosis, Emmanuel Macron's Lebanon trip will also be temporarily cancelled, that was scheduled for the coming week.

 

French Prime Minister Jean Castex will self-isolate after being in contact with Macron. Macron's wife Brigitte will also be self-isolating. However, she has shown no symptoms so far.

 

France earlier this week eased restrictions imposed to battle the second wave of the corona virus but infection rates continue to remain high. Currently, there is a nationwide overnight curfew from 8 pm to control the spread of the virus while restaurants and cafes, along with theaters and cinemas remain totally closed.

 

He is one of several world leaders who have contracted Covid-19. Big names in the list include British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as well as US President Donald Trump.