Brigitte Macron will self-isolate for seven days PARIS: French First Lady Brigitte Macron will self-isolate for seven days after coming into contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, Macron"s office said on Monday. "Brigitte Macron was in contact on Thursday Oct. 15 with a person who has been tested positive for COVID-19 this Monday, Oct. 19, and showing symptoms of the disease," it said in a statement. "In accordance with health authorities" recommendations, she will self-isolate for seven days. Brigitte Macron has no symptoms of the disease at this stage."