Emmanuel Macron has developed a cough, fever and fatigue after COVID-19 diagnosis

Emmanuel Macron has developed a cough, fever and fatigue after COVID-19 diagnosis

Emmanuel Macron has developed a cough, fever and fatigue, officials have said - a day after he tested positive for coronavirus.The French president is currently quarantining at La Lanterne, an official residence in Versailles, where he will stay for seven days and work remotely.His officials have declined to comment on any treatment he is receiving.Several leading political figures at home and abroad have also begun self-isolating, after recently coming into contact with Macron. They include the French Prime Minister Jean Castex.Le Figaro reports that it was told by Macron's entourage earlier this week that the president had been tested several times since the start of the pandemic, with negative results each time until now.His recent meetings include a visit by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa to Paris on Wednesday, while a week ago Macron was in Brussels for a European Council summit of EU leaders.Macron 'contact cases' self-isolateThe news of the French president's diagnosis was quickly followed by announcements that other politicians, who have recently come into contact with Macron, are to self-isolate.They include European Council President Charles Michel and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. AFP reports that Sanchez has placed himself into quarantine until December 31.Michel's spokesman Barend Leyts