German Chancellor Angela Merkel is self-quarantining herself after being in contact with a doctor who later tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, a German government spokesperson said.

Merkel’s decision was announced Sunday after learning of the doctor’s condition. The physician had administered her a vaccine for pneumonia on Friday, CNBC reported, citing the spokesperson.

She will continue her duties from home while being regularly tested over the coming days, the spokesperson said.

Merkel’s move was announced shortly after Germany barred …continued .
[Source: Huffington Post]