President of France, Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Presidential Elysee Palace on Thursday
âThe president tested positive for COVID-19 today,â it said in a statement, adding that he had been tested after the âonset of the first symptomsâ.
It said the president took a test âas soon as the first symptoms appearedâ.
It added that Macron would isolate himself for seven days.
âHe will continue to work and take care of his activities at a distance,â the presidential palace said.