European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the media on the second day of a European Union leaders summit at the Europa building in Brussels, Belgium October 2, 2020. John Thys/Pool via REUTERS
BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday she would self-isolate until Tuesday after attending a meeting with someone who tested positive.
"I've been informed that I participated in a meeting last Tuesday attended by a person who yesterday tested positive for COVID-19," von der Leyen said on Twitter.
"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."
