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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Goes Into Self-Isolation

Merkel put herself under self-quarantine after learning that her doctor had tested positive for COVID-19.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to the media to announce further measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19 on March 22, 2020 in Berlin.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has put herself under self-quarantine after learning that her doctor who had vaccinated her against pneumonia on Friday has tested positive for COVID-19.

Merkel will be tested regularly in the coming days

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