Jean-Yves Le Drian announces that he is positive for Covid-19

He also said he immediately isolated himself, “in accordance with the health protocol in force”.

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Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday morning March 15 and immediately isolated himself, he announced on Twitter while taking part in a visit to Rennes alongside of Prime Minister Jean Castex.

“I have just tested positive for Covid”announced the minister in a tweet, a few minutes after Jean Castex revealed the information in a speech at the Rennes prefecture. “In accordance with the health protocol in force, I isolate myself at the Quai d’Orsay for the time necessary and continue to work remotely”added the 74-year-old French diplomat.

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