His agenda has been adjusted: physical appointments have been canceled and Castex only meets by video connection. He will not be attending a ministerial meeting tomorrow. On Saturday exactly seven days after his car ride with Prudhomme, Castex will have himself tested again.
The prime minister was clearly dismissed after his ‘nothing-to-the-hand’ speech in the room. Even President Macron publicly called his prime minister to order. “The same rules apply to us as to other French people,” he said during a working visit.
Within the French government, the ‘Tour infections’ have meanwhile led to unrest. A State Secretary was also previously in the car with Prudhomme during a Tour stage. He will also be tested. And the Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin had lunch with Castex today.
“If the prime minister is tested positive, I will also be tested,” said the minister.
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