Paris (CNN) French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19 after experiencing symptoms and will self-isolate for a week, his office said Thursday. The Elysee Palace said Macron, 42, was diagnosed after he was tested "at the onset of the first symptoms." "In accordance with current health regulations applicable to all, the President of the Republic will isolate himself for 7 days. French first lady Brigitte Macron, 67, has protectively gone into quarantine but has "presented no symptoms," her office told French media. Prime Minister Jean Castex has gone into quarantine, despite testing negative on Thursday morning.

Source: CNN December 17, 2020 09:43 UTC