German Chancellor Scholz tests positive for Covid-19

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated in a post on his X account that he has tested positive for Covid-19, expects a mild course of the illness, and will continue to work from his desk while following isolation measures.

Das ist eindeutig keine Überraschung, über die ich mich freue. Meine aktuellen Covid-19-Tests zeigen zwei Striche. Bei wenig Symptomen baue ich auf einen milden Verlauf und arbeite erstmal nur vom Schreibtisch aus.

— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) December 18, 2023

Government Spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit told reporters in Berlin that Chancellor Scholz's in-person meetings for today and tomorrow, including his scheduled meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico tomorrow, have been canceled.

MEETINGS WILL NOT BE HELD IN PERSON

Hebestreit emphasized that Chancellor Scholz will continue his official duties via telephone and video conference, but that there will be no in-person meetings.

News Source: AA