The president of the European Commission has been forced to into self-isolation after meeting someone who later tested positive for Covid-19. Ursula von der Leyen announced the development on social media, saying she had tested negative on Thursday and will be tested again on Monday. The German politician was informed she would need to go into quarantine after meeting with an unnamed individual last week who has since discovered they are infected. She wrote on Twitter: “I’ve been informed that I participated in a meeting last Tuesday attended by a person who yesterday tested positive for COVID-19. “In accordance with regulations in force, I’m therefore self-isolating until tomorrow morning. “I’ve tested negative on Thursday & am tested again today.” It comes at a crucial point in Brexit negotiations, with the EU chief having agreed with Boris Johnson this weekend to work together towards a trade deal.
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