French President Emmanuel Macron exams optimistic for Covid

French President Emmanuel Macron, wearing a protective face mask, watches as he makes a statement alongside Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas after his meeting at the Elysee Palace on October 28, 2020 in Paris, France.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, according to a statement by the French Presidency.

“This diagnosis was made after an RTPCR test that was performed as soon as symptoms first appeared,” Macron’s office said in a statement Thursday.

“In accordance with health directives that apply to everyone, the President of the Republic will isolate himself for 7 days.”

Macron will continue to work remotely, the statement added.

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