Emmanuel Macron: French president tests positive for Covid - BBC News

France's President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, his office says.

The 42-year-old took a test after developing symptoms and will now isolate for seven days, the Elysée Palace said in a statement.

Mr Macron "is still in charge" of running the country and will work remotely, said an official.

France this week imposed an overnight curfew to help deal with soaring cases there.

There have been two million confirmed cases in the country since the epidemic began, with more than 59,400 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

[jimc.goodfellas]

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy....

[Dr-xjty]

Hiding away incase of a no deal Brexit this week.

[ce]

Careful, don’t let him around grannies 😂

[solsdiecastodyssey]

At last! Some good news for France's brave people!

[patrio]

As an algerian I am happy. Pray for his speedy worsening. Ameen.

[colofduty]

Must have had his mask off, drinking a pint after 10. Silly goose.

[Sssssssslf]

the Portuguese PM definitely has covid now

[rdenn_shapes]

Dont believe it just another way to keep the fear going

[mickp]

When are the MSM going to do proper Journalism, they are an embarrassment

[MrG]

The test results perfectly fit on his agenda. Admirable!

[lvjinbin]

He can't even protect himself, how could he protect his people?

[rllegend]

These news are just too good to be true

All French people, not just French people would love to see him resign. He's such a horrible, nasty person

[omerhashim]

He will pass it to his wife, I bet the coffin dancers are warming up now ⚰️

[none.]

"So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?" (55:13)

[freeopinion]

The French are probably protesting for his resignation already.

[jonsid]

Hope he didn't spread it to the old people's home when he went to see his wife.

[SCYorks]

Couldn't of happened to a nicer person 😂😂😂😂

[Meghnaaad]

BBC has done a great job in making him look like he's 80 years old.

[hamzahamed]

I wander why no one is sorry for the guy.

[jacquihampson]

BLOODY good job.... He should self isolate INDEFINITELY, nasty little man