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The Irish Government has said a member of the Cabinet has tested positive for Covid-19.
All other ministers will now restrict their movements pending coronavirus tests and results.
A member of Cabinet has tested positive for Covid-19,” said a Government statement.
“In line with public health advice, all ministers are restricting their movements while awaiting a Covid test and result.”
French President Emmanuel Macron is showing signs of improvement after testing positive for Covid-19 last week, his office said.
Macron, 43, is in quarantine at the presidential retreat of La Lanterne, close to the Palace of Versailles.
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