Emmanuel Macron no longer has Covid-19 symptoms after week in isolation

French President Emmanuel Macron is seen on a screen from his presidential residence in Versailles as he attends by video conference the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace (Julien de Rosa/AP)

France’s President Emmanuel Macron no longer has virus symptoms and was leaving isolation on Thursday after a week with Covid-19, but is urging the French public to limit their contacts and remain vigilant to keep infections under control during the Christmas holidays.

Mr Macron’s office said that he is finishing a week of isolation at a presidential retreat in Versailles based on French health protocols, which recommend seven days of confinement following the appearance of symptoms or a positive virus test.