Breaking: French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19

  France's President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the Elysee Palace said in a press release.

"The President of the Republic has been diagnosed positive for Covid-19 today," read the statement.

It said the president was diagnosed after he was tested "at the onset of the first symptoms."

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"In accordance with current health regulations applicable to all, the President of the Republic will isolate himself for 7 days. He continues to work and carry out his activities remotely."

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