Coronavirus: French culture minister infected but well, source says

Franck Riester has not met French President Emmanuel Macron for several days

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French Culture Minister Franck Riester.
French Culture Minister Franck Riester.
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Paris: French Culture Minister Franck Riester has been infected by the coronavirus outbreak, a source close to the Culture Ministry said on Monday, adding the 46-year-old member of government was “feeling well”.

Riester, who recently visited the French Parliament, found out that he had been in contact there with infected people, prompting him to undergo a test which turned out positive, the source added.

The culture minister has not met French President Emmanuel Macron for several days, the source said.

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