Brigitte Macron, 67, will self-isolate after the French First Lady came into contact with a person who has Covid-19
- Brigitte Macron, 67, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, 42, is isolating
- Statement said she had contact with a person who had tested covid-19 positive
- Mrs Macron currently has no symptoms of covid and is isolating as a precaution
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.’
French President Emmanuel Macron wearing a face mask speaks with his wife Brigitte Macron