German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Tests Positive for COVID-19
Scholz's diagnosis leads to cancellation of visit by Slovakia’s new Prime Minister, future engagements uncertain
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has tested positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms and working from his desk.
- Scholz's diagnosis comes after attending the European Council summit, where the historic decision to open accession talks with Ukraine was made.
- Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who also attended the summit, tested positive for the virus on Sunday.
- A scheduled visit from Slovakia’s new Prime Minister Robert Fico to Berlin had to be canceled due to Scholz's diagnosis.
- It is unclear whether Scholz will be able to lead a Cabinet meeting in person on Wednesday.