“The President of the Republic has been diagnosed positively today by Covid-19,” the Elysee Palace statement said.
The president was said to have been diagnosed after being tested “at the onset of the first symptoms.”
“In accordance with current health regulations applicable to everyone, the President of the Republic will be isolated for 7 days. He continues to work and develop his activities remotely.”
French Prime Minister Jean Castex will also isolate himself from the car, his office said.
Macron had a busy week in the days leading up to his positive test. On Wednesday, he met with Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa for lunch and attended a cabinet meeting.
On Tuesday, Macron met with several people, including the chairman of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer.
France reported 17,615 new cases and 289 deaths on Wednesday, bringing the country to more than 2.4 million infections and 59,361 deaths since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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