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EU’s Sassoli self-isolating after contact with COVID-19 case

European Parliament President David Sassoli gives a news conference following
European Parliament President David Sassoli gives a news conference following his meeting with Head of EU task Force for Relations with United Kingdom, in Brussels

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Parliament President David Sassoli said on Thursday he would self-isolate after being in contact with a member of his staff who tested positive for COVID-19.

“I was recently in contact with a member of my staff who today tested positive for COVID-19. I am fine and have no symptoms,” Sassoli said on Twitter.

“In accordance with the rules, I’ll be self-isolating for the required period to carry out the necessary checks.”

(Reporting by Marine Strauss @StraussMarine)