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News Alert: French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19 after experiencing symptoms, his office said Thursday.

"The President of the Republic has been diagnosed positive for Covid-19 today," the statement from the Elysee Palace read.

It said the president 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. He continues to work and carry out his activities remotely."