In a statement made on Thursday, the president's office said the diagnosis was quote made following a PC artist performed at the onset of the first symptoms.

The 42 year old will self isolate for the next seven days, but his Elsa office added he will continue to work and carry out duties remotely.

A spokeswoman said that all his trips had been canceled, including an upcoming visit to Lebanon.

It's not yet clear where he could have contracted the virus.

In addition, in the last two weeks, Macron has met with numerous world leaders, including the prime minister of Portugal and Spain, Egypt's president, and attended a summit that included the heads of state of Germany, Italy, Belgium and the EU chief, among others.

Dollar Fully Prime Minister John Kass sticks will also self isolate after coming into contact with Macron over the last few days.