France’s president Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for coronavirus, his office has said.

The Elysee Palace said he was tested after showing early symptoms.

He will now isolate for seven days but will continue to work and carry out his activities remotely.

The brief statement did not give details of the symptoms the French president was experiencing.

“He will continue to work and take care of his activities at a distance,” it added.

The diagnosis comes nine days after a state visit to Paris by Egypt’s president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

During the two-day trip, Mr Macron presented his Egyptian counterpart with the Legion of Honour – the highest French award.