Emmanuel Macron, tested positive for Covid-19 Thursday, presents Saturday, December 19 "
a stable state of health
" compared to the day before and the results of his clinical and paraclinical examinations "
have proved to be reassuring,
" said the Elysee in a communicated.
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The Head of State, in solitary confinement in the official residence of La Lanterne in Versailles, "
still presents the same symptoms of the Covid-19 disease (fatigue, cough, muscle aches) which in no way prevent him from fulfilling his functions
”, adds this brief press release, signed by Dr. Jean-Christophe Perrochon, Chief Medical Officer of the Presidency of the Republic.
Over the year, this former army emergency physician is supported by four assistant doctors who take turns 24 hours a day with Emmanuel Macron.
Friday, the head of state had published a video, indicating to be well and urging the French to be careful during the end of year celebrations.
"
I have an activity that is a little slowed down, but priority files, I continue to take care of them,
" assured Emmanuel Macron.
In this message, he adds that if he has contracted the Covid, it "
shows that the virus, really, can affect anyone
".
“
Because I am very protected.
I am very careful.
And despite everything, I caught this virus, perhaps a moment of neglect, a moment of bad luck too
”.
He also insists that he tested positive Thursday as "
18,000 French and French
" that day.
"
So the virus is starting again even stronger, so we must be vigilant
", even if the health rules "
weigh you down
".
“
But we have to hold on,
” he said.