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French first lady to self-isolate after contact with COVID-19 patient: Source

Published: 19 Oct 2020 - 07:39 pm | Last Updated: 03 Nov 2021 - 06:29 am
In this file photo taken on July 13, 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron wearing a face mask speaks with his wife Brigitte Macron after giving a speech to France's armed forces at the Hotel de Brienne, the French Ministry of Armed Forces, in Paris. Bri

In this file photo taken on July 13, 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron wearing a face mask speaks with his wife Brigitte Macron after giving a speech to France's armed forces at the Hotel de Brienne, the French Ministry of Armed Forces, in Paris. Bri

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PARIS: French First Lady Brigitte Macron will self-isolate for seven days after coming into contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, Macron's office said on Monday.

"Brigitte Macron was in contact on Thursday Oct. 15 with a person who has been tested positive for COVID-19 this Monday, Oct. 19, and showing symptoms of the disease," it said in a statement.

"In accordance with health authorities' recommendations, she will self-isolate for seven days. Brigitte Macron has no symptoms of the disease at this stage."