Emmanuel Macron published a video on Friday in which he ensures "to be fine", the day after his positive coronavirus test, and undertakes to keep the French informed of the evolution of his state of health.

For the President of the Republic, it is a means of reducing speculation, while standing out from his predecessors. 

The day after his positive coronavirus test, Emmanuel Macron gave his news to the French on Friday.

The President of the Republic has published on social networks a video filmed with his smartphone in which he appears drawn, but assures "to be fine".

He also promises to "report" on his state of health in a "completely transparent" manner.

A desire for transparency that contrasts with his predecessors, and which allows the Head of State to keep control of his communication. 

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By communicating directly through this video, Emmanuel Macron takes the stage.

It is he, and not his doctor, who talks about his state of health.

This method, modern some would say, has the advantage of not having any medical obligation.

This is not a doctor's bulletin like the White House published when Donald Trump was infected with the coronavirus.

It is pure declarative.

Objective: reduce speculation

Every day, Emmanuel Macron is committed to giving his news.

“Not necessarily a video,” nevertheless tempers those around him.

But this communication technique has the advantage of occupying the field to reduce speculation.

It is also a way for the Head of State to differentiate himself from his predecessors.

Because the Fifth Republic has a long tradition of omissions and lies about the health of presidents. 

Recently, a minister with Covid-19 ended up in the emergency room after breathing difficulties in the middle of the night.

But this information, which relates to his private life, had not been communicated.

If this happened to Emmanuel Macron, the stakes would be quite different.

The question of the vacancy of power would then be raised. 

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Emmanuel Macron was placed in solitary confinement on Thursday at the official residence of La Lanterne.

The next few days and the evolution of his health will make it possible to measure whether the Élysée is respecting the promised transparency.