Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, his office said, prompting a track-and-trace effort across Europe following meetings between the French leader and EU heads of government in recent days.

Macron was running the country remotely after going into quarantine in the Elysee Palace, the presidency said. His wife, Brigitte, was also self-isolating...

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