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FRANCE: President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for Covid-19

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French President Emmanuel Macron was diagnosed positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, December 17, 2020. The announcement was made by the Elysée through a statement. This diagnosis was made following a RTPCR test carried out at the onset of the first symptoms (…) In accordance with the health regulations in force for all, the President of the Republic will isolate himself for 7 days. It will continue to work and operate remotely.” The French President thus placed himself in solitary confinement for seven days, and continues to work and carry out the activities as specified in the Presidency’s communiqué.

According to Matignon, First Lady Brigitte Macron, who is in contact, presents no symptoms, she placed herself in isolation. It will be tested and will continue its activities in video conference. 

Many other ministers have been in contact with French President Emmanuel Macron or have been able to be in particular with Prime Minister Jean Castex, who does not present any symptoms, but who has also placed himself in isolation, the minister responsible for relations with Parliament, Marc Fesneau or the President of the National Assembly Richard Ferrand according to a press release of the Palais-Bourbon: “In accordance with the health regulations in force, the President of the National Assembly is now isolating himself for a period of 7 days. He will then perform a RTPCR test” and “continue to perform his duties”. 

On the international front, Pedro Sanchez, the Spanish head of government, who met with President Emmanuel Macron on Monday 14 December in Paris, said that he was going into quarantine until 24 December. The two politicians met on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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The reaction of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was not long overdue. On his twitter page, he wished the French president a speedy recovery. Recall that the UK Prime Minister healed of Covid-19 that he caught Covid in April 2020.

       

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