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ECB’s Guindos Tests Positive for Covid Before Policy Meeting

  • Spaniard hasn’t been in close contact with President Lagarde
  • Crucial ECB policy meeting this week won’t be affected
Luis de GuindosPhotographer: Peter Juelich/Bloomberg
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European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 on Saturday, the ECB said in a statement posted on its website.

Guindos hasn’t been in close contact with ECB President Christine Lagarde over the past week, according to the statement. The Spaniard, who is double-vaccinated and has very mild symptoms, will work from home until further notice.