French PM Jean Castex tests positive for COVID-19, as cases rise

France’s Prime Minister Jean Castex tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, November 22, 2021, hours after returning from a visit to neighboring Belgium, and just as France is seeing a nationwide resurgence of infections, according to his office.

Mr. Jean Castex will adapt his schedule for the coming 10 days to continue his activities in isolation, his office said. Officials at the Prime Minister’s headquarters did not comment on whether Mr. Castex has any virus symptoms.