The Covid-19 continues to circulate among the French and has not spared the ranks of the government.
Invited on France Inter this Tuesday, the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery Bruno Le Maire gave his experience of the disease.
Fourth minister to have contracted the virus - Franck Riester and Emmauelle Wargon in March, Brune Poirson in September - the deputy tested positive on September 19.
Returning from a week spent in isolation, the minister called for the “
responsibility
” of the French in the face of a disease “
which is not trivial
”.
"
This is a personal testimony from someone who usually runs 25 to 30 kilometers a week and who today can no longer run,
" said Bruno Le Maire.
Recalling his age - 50 years - and his regular sports practice, the minister spoke of a disease "
which attacks your lungs, which gives you a feeling of oppression which is very painful, sometimes even distressing.
"
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The Republican defector was also questioned about the lack of "
valid scientific studies
" put forward by some to justify measures taken by the government.
“
We always say that until we have experienced this disease.
Once you get there, I think you see things a little differently,
”he retorted.
And to continue: “
This disease is not a disease like any other.
You have to take it seriously if you like the people around you and if you respect the caregivers.
"Bruno Le Maire finally called to stop with"
selfishness
"and to have"
a little heart
".
