The prime minister of France, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, is being singled out on social media and beyond as an example of what not to do in the pandemic.
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Multiple videos are being circulated of a maskless Prime Minister Jean Castex vigorously shaking hands with elected officials in an enclosed space at a Paris mayoral congress on Nov. 16. Many people are pointing out that goes against France's official stance that everyone should keep taking preventative measures against the spread of COVID-19.
They also noted that Castex had called the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe "irresponsible" in the enforcement of COVID-19 measures when he did not abide by the rules himself.
Castex's office says the 56-year-old he was infected by his 11-year-old daughter and is self-isolating for 10 days.
It's unclear if Castex, who was vaccinated in the spring, has symptoms. His office was not immediately available to comment Tuesday.
