Leaders from across Europe announced they’re isolating after coming into contact with French President Emmanuel Macron who tested positive for Covid-19, as was reported by Bloomberg.
According to the statement of Elysee Palace officials, Macron had shown symptoms of the disease and will isolate for seven days as he continues to work. The symptoms are mild, yet there are no details on the circumstances of the infection or where the president will be isolating, said in a Marcon’s office.
"The president of the republic was diagnosed with COVID-19 ... He will continue to work and conduct his activities remotely," the statement said.
Macron is the third leader of a Group of Seven nation to contract the virus, after U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Both of them wished the French leader a speedy recovery on Twitter. Among European leaders restricting their movements after recent contacts with Macron are Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin and Charles Michel, president of the EU leaders’ council.
As was reported by “Apostrophe”, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Esvatini, Mandvulo Ambrose Dlamini, died from complications of COVID-19. At first, he felt normal, but the disease progressed sharply. Two weeks ago, his condition deteriorated sharply. In Ukraine, Hennadii Kernes, Kharkiv Mayor died due to the serious complications to the work of vital organs and systems caused by the consequences of coronavirus infection.