Covid-19: why the French were not aware of the contamination of Brigitte Macron?

Brigitte Macron has been positive to covid-19 during the Christmas holidays. The French first lady had contracted the virus a few days after Emmanuel Macron, but did not show serious symptoms, reports Europe. And the couple was able to go celebrate Christmas at Fort Brégançon despite the contamination. She was then tested negative two days in a row, on December 30 and 31. This information has curiously, been hidden from the French who shout scandal.

According to the same source, the Elysee did not wish to communicate on the contamination of Brigitte Macron, the president having only committed to being transparent about his own state of health.

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Europe 1 also ensures that the first lady wants to take an active part in the vaccination campaign.

She will play the role of almost “ambassador for vaccination” for the occasion as president of the Foundation Hôpitaux de Paris-Hôpitaux de France.