On Monday evening, French Prime Minister Jean Castex has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus amid rising case numbers in France and much of Europe. He wrote on Tuesday, “With the exception of slight symptoms, I am doing well and continue to perform my duties in isolation.” The 56-year-old prime minister’s positive PCR test came back hours after he met with his Belgian counterpart, Alexander De Croo. Belgian media outlets reported that De Croo and several other Belgian ministers who met with Castex have entered isolation.
The 56-year-old prime minister’s positive PCR test came hours after he met with his Belgian counterpart, Alexander De Croo. Belgian media outlets reported that De Croo and several other Belgian ministers who met with Castex have entered isolation.
The prime minister had already entered quarantine earlier on Monday, after his 11-year-old daughter tested positive for the virus, making Castex a person of contact. The European Medicines Agency has not approved a coronavirus vaccine for children under 12, but has said a decision could be reached this week.
