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Ursula von der Leyen in self-isolation
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for coronavirus.
In a tweet, she said that she had attended a meeting with a person who had contracted the virus last Tuesday, and will self-isolate until tomorrow.
“I’ve been informed that I participated in a meeting last Tuesday attended by a person who yesterday tested positive for Covid-19”, she wrote.
“In accordance with regulations in force, I’m therefore self-isolating until tomorrow morning. I’ve tested negative on Thursday and am tested again today.”
More to follow.