French PresidentEmmanuel Macronhas tested positive for the novel coronavirus.The Élysée Palace announced his diagnosis on Thursday, explaining that Macron, 42, was tested “at the onset of the first symptoms.” He will now self-isolate for at least seven days.“In accordance with current health regulations applicable to all, the president of the Republic will isolate himself for seven days. He continues to work and carry out his activities remotely,” the palace said in a statement toCNN.Macron’s wife, Brigitte, 67, has not exhibited any symptoms and tested negative, but will also be self-isolating ahead of an upcoming scheduled visit to a Paris hospital, her office told theLos Angeles Times.The outlet also reported that French Prime Minister Jean Castex will self-isolate for seven days after coming into contact with Macron at the government’s weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The French president’s diagnosis follows a week of meetings with other European leaders, some of which have now announced that they will also quarantine in the wake of Macron’s positive test.French President Emmanuel Macron at the EU Summit Held In Brussels Day II.Thierry Monasse/Getty ImagesCNN reported that Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and European Council President Charles Michel would all be entering a precautionary quarantine.Last week, Macron also attended a European Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, where he had a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. An EU official told CNN and theTimesthat “all sanitary measures were observed, and we have not been informed of any other participant or staff present during the summit who tested positive.“Some world leaders sent their well-wishes to Macron as he battles the virus,including the Sanchez, who he met with on Monday.U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnsonalso tweeted,“Sorry to hear my friend@EmmanuelMacronhas tested positive for coronavirus. We are all wishing you a speedy recovery.““I wish you a quick recovery. I am wholeheartedly with you,” European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyenwrote on Twitter.Macron is just the latest world leader to test positive for COVID-19. Johnson and U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpwere both hospitalized after testing positive earlier this year.France has been on lockdown since early November as the country reported 17,615 new cases on Wednesday — its highest number since late November, CNN reported.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theWHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
French PresidentEmmanuel Macronhas tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Élysée Palace announced his diagnosis on Thursday, explaining that Macron, 42, was tested “at the onset of the first symptoms.” He will now self-isolate for at least seven days.
“In accordance with current health regulations applicable to all, the president of the Republic will isolate himself for seven days. He continues to work and carry out his activities remotely,” the palace said in a statement toCNN.
Macron’s wife, Brigitte, 67, has not exhibited any symptoms and tested negative, but will also be self-isolating ahead of an upcoming scheduled visit to a Paris hospital, her office told theLos Angeles Times.
The outlet also reported that French Prime Minister Jean Castex will self-isolate for seven days after coming into contact with Macron at the government’s weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
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The French president’s diagnosis follows a week of meetings with other European leaders, some of which have now announced that they will also quarantine in the wake of Macron’s positive test.
French President Emmanuel Macron at the EU Summit Held In Brussels Day II.Thierry Monasse/Getty Images
CNN reported that Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and European Council President Charles Michel would all be entering a precautionary quarantine.
Last week, Macron also attended a European Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, where he had a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. An EU official told CNN and theTimesthat “all sanitary measures were observed, and we have not been informed of any other participant or staff present during the summit who tested positive.”
Some world leaders sent their well-wishes to Macron as he battles the virus,including the Sanchez, who he met with on Monday.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnsonalso tweeted,“Sorry to hear my friend@EmmanuelMacronhas tested positive for coronavirus. We are all wishing you a speedy recovery.”
“I wish you a quick recovery. I am wholeheartedly with you,” European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyenwrote on Twitter.
Macron is just the latest world leader to test positive for COVID-19. Johnson and U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpwere both hospitalized after testing positive earlier this year.
France has been on lockdown since early November as the country reported 17,615 new cases on Wednesday — its highest number since late November, CNN reported.
As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theWHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
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