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EU chief von der Leyen ‘self-isolating’ until Tuesday

BRUSSELS, Oct 5, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said Monday she would self-isolate for a day after learning she had met someone infected with COVID-19.

“In accordance with regulations in force, I’m therefore self-isolating until tomorrow morning. I’ve tested negative on Thursday and am tested again today,” she tweeted.

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