New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19, Sputnik reported citing French Presidency said on Thursday.
“In accordance with current health regulations applicable to everyone, the president will isolate himself for seven days, continuing to work remotely,” the press service added.
Mr Macron “is still in charge” of running the country and will work remotely, said an official.
It is not yet known how Mr Macron caught the virus but his office said it was identifying those he had been in close contact with.
France is witnessing the second wave of coronavirus.
