The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
In a series of multi-language tweets, he said: "I would like to inform you that I have tested positive for COVID19.
"I am doing well and in good spirits. I am following all the necessary instructions, as is my team."
The 69-year-old French politician added: "For all those affected already, and for all those currently in isolation, we will get through this together."
I would like to inform you that I have tested positive for #COVID19. I am doing well and in good spirits. I am following all the necessary instructions, as is my team.
For all those affected already, and for all those currently in isolation, we will get through this together.— Michel Barnier (@MichelBarnier) March 19, 2020
He was appointed as chief negotiator of the Brexit task force back in October 2016.
Before that, he held several EU roles, including as a special advisor on European defence and security policy and as vice-president in charge of internal market and services.
He has also previously served as France's Minister for European Affairs.
Earlier this week, he wished a happy St Patrick's Day "to all my Irish friends around the world".
He added: "These are challenging times for all of us but through unity and solidarity, we will overcome this crisis - together, le chéile.
"Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh!"
