French President Macron Tests Positive For Coronavirus

French President Emmanuel Macron will isolate himself for seven days after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Yoan Valat / AP

Updated at 5:50 a.m. ET

French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for the coronavirus and will quarantine for a week, his official residence announced Thursday.

Macron was tested for the virus following the onset of symptoms, though the Élysée Palace didn’t immediately explain what those symptoms might include. He will isolate himself for seven days and will continue to work remotely, his residence said.