Eu chief brexit negotiator tests positive for covid 19

According to recent reports, Michel Barnier, the Chief Brexit Negotiator for the European Union, has tested positive for COVID-19. This news comes as the EU and the UK are in the midst of intense negotiations to finalize their post-Brexit trade agreement.

As the chief negotiator, Barnier has been at the forefront of the talks, working closely with his UK counterpart, David Frost. His positive test result is likely to cause some disruption to the negotiations, although it's unclear at this stage how it will impact the talks.

The EU has announced that Barnier will be self-isolating for the next 14 days, as per standard COVID-19 protocol. In the meantime, other EU officials will take over the negotiations, ensuring that the talks continue uninterrupted.

This development comes at a critical time, with the deadline for a trade agreement looming. The UK and EU have until the end of the year to reach a deal, or risk trading on World Trade Organization (WTO) terms, which could have significant economic implications.

I'll keep an eye on this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.