EU’s von der Leyen will not self-isolate after meeting with Macron

Ursula von der Leyen met Macron earlier in the week, but French authorities said the meeting did not constitute a close contact that required self-isolation.

The head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will not self-isolate after she met the French President Emmanuel Macron who announced on Thursday to be positive for the new coronavirus.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this week. (AP)

Von der Leyen “has no plan on self-isolating,” a Commission spokesman said on Thursday. She met Macron earlier in the week, but French authorities said the meeting did not constitute a close contact that required self-isolation, the spokesman added.

The president of the European Council Charles Michel decided instead to self-isolate for precaution after meeting Macron.