French president Emmanuel Macron has become the latest high-profile figure to test positive for Covid-19, AP is reporting.The premier has been showing symptoms and will now isolate for seven days, according to a statement from his official household.
He will remain in charge of the country and will work remotely.France has been dealing with soaring cases of the virus, with 12,000 new infections being recorded daily.
In response, the government has said it will introduce mass testing and has put in place a curfew between the hours of 6pm and 8am until mid-January.Museums, theatres and cinemas as well as other leisure venues such as restaurants and bars are remaining closed until at least January.In total, France has recorded two million
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