French president was ‘very likely’ infected at a European council summit; six-week lockdown looms for Northern Ireland; Biden aide tests positive
- Northern Ireland to enter six-week lockdown from Boxing Day
- French president Emmanuel Macron tests positive
Emmanuel Macron has been diagnosed with Covid-19 after developing symptoms, the Élysée Palace has announced, forcing several other European leaders who recently met the French president into self-isolation.
The palace said Macron was “very likely” to have been infected at a European council summit in Brussels late last week, where he was seen mingling with the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, Italy’s prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, and others, all wearing masks.
Related: French president Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus
Back in Australia, where there are fears state borders might be closed again. There has been a massive rush at Sydney Airport, with people seeking to leave New South Wales ahead of any lockdown. A new cluster of infections have been identified on Sydney’s northern beaches.
Sydney airport right now https://t.co/6QTXrXORdZ pic.twitter.com/wvGItHVnpW
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