French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, the presidency said, adding that he would now self-isolate for the next week.
He is one of several world leaders who have contracted Covid-19, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Donald Trump.
“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.”
Macron has now self isolate for seven days, in accordance with national regulations. “He will continue to work and carry out his activities remotely,” the statement added.
French Prime Minister Jean Castex will also self isolate after contact with Macron, despite showing no symptoms. Castex will be unable to attend the French Senate on Thursday to outline his government’s vaccine strategy, his office said in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished a speedy recovery to French President Emmanuel Macron.
“Wishing my dear friend @EmmanuelMacron a speedy recovery and the best of health,” PM Modi tweeted.
