French President Emmanuel Macron<br />Tests Positive for COVID-19.<br />On Thursday, Emmanuel Macron’s office announced<br />that he had tested positive for COVID-19. .<br />According to a press release, <br />Macron was tested “as soon as <br />the first symptoms appeared.” .<br />He will now self-isolate for <br />seven days, “continue to work” and<br />“take care of his activities” remotely. .<br />The press release did not detail<br />what symptoms he was experiencing or<br />what treatment he may be receiving. .<br />Macron met with a number of world<br />leaders last week. Many of them have since<br />responded to the news of his positive test. .<br />Spanish Prime Minister<br />Pedro Sánchez will<br />quarantine himself<br />until December 24. .<br />Portuguese Prime Minister<br />António Costa will be<br />self-isolating and has<br />canceled his official trips. .<br />Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin<br />is “limiting his movements”<br />and getting an “immediate”<br />COVID-19 test.<br />French Prime Minister Jean Castex will<br />reportedly self-isolate for seven days. .<br />A spokesperson for European Council<br />President Charles Michel said he was going into<br />self-isolation as a “matter of precaution.”
