Chinanews, December 17th, a comprehensive report, the French Presidential Palace announced on the 17th that French President Macron tested positive for the new crown virus that day, and many European dignitaries who had been in contact with Macron announced self-isolation.
Data map: French President Macron.
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According to reports, French First Lady Brigitte, Prime Minister Castel, and Speaker of the Parliament Richard Ferran will all isolate themselves.
The French Presidential Palace stated that Macron and his team are trying to assess where he may have contracted the virus.
A spokesperson said that all Macron's trips have been cancelled, including the visit to Lebanon on December 22.
Macron attended the EU summit in Brussels last week and attended the meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris on the 14th.
His schedule last week also included a private dinner with Egyptian President Sisi.
This week Macron had lunch with European Council President Michel, Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez and Portuguese Prime Minister Costa.
A spokesperson for Michele said: "The French authorities informed Michel that he would not be considered a close contact. Michele was tested regularly and the test result on the 15th was negative." But Michelle was still in isolation. .
The Spanish Prime Minister's Office announced that Sanchez will self-quarantine, be tested for the new crown virus "immediately", and will "observe the quarantine until December 24," which is 10 days after his meeting with Macron in Paris.
In addition, Costa will also conduct self-isolation.
British Prime Minister Johnson said on social networking sites: "I am sorry to hear that my friend Macron has been tested positive for the new crown. We all wish you a speedy recovery."
European Commission President Von der Lein said that she "wholeheartedly" supports Macron and "we will fight this epidemic together."