EU's von der Leyen self-isolating after contact with COVID-19 case

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she's in self-isolation after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

"I've been informed that I participated in a meeting last Tuesday attended by a person who yesterday tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance with regulations in force, I'm therefore self isolating until tomorrow morning. I've tested negative on Thursday & am tested again today," she wrote on Twitter.