French President, Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19. His office announced this on Thursday morning.
According to the presidential Elysee Palace, the President took a test as soon as the first symptoms appeared.
However, the office did not say what symptoms Macron experienced.
Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19
It was gathered that Macron said he would isolate himself for seven days and continue to work and take care of his activities at a distance.
Macron, who was due to travel to Lebanon next week had met with the Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa for a working lunch on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, France has switched from a strict COVID-19 lockdown to a curfew this week and will be easing restrictions further for the Christmas holidays.
