Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus

French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the presidency said on Thursday, adding he would now self-isolate for the next week.

"The president tested positive for Covid-19 today (Thursday)," it said in a statement, adding he had been tested after the "onset of the first symptoms".

Angela Merkel, European Council President Charles Michel and French President Emmanuel Macron last Friday

Macron will now, in accordance with national regulations, "self isolate for seven days. He will continue to work and carry out his activities remotely," it said.

Macron gestures after an all night negotiating session at an EU summit in Brussels on Friday 11

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