French PM Jean Castex slammed after testing positive for Covid-19 as maskless videos circulate


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After testing positive for Covid-19, France’s prime minister is being singled out on social media and beyond as an example of what not to do in the pandemic. Multiple videos are circulating of a maskless Prime Minister Jean Castex vigorously shaking hands with elected officials in an enclosed space at a Paris mayoral congress on November 16. Many people are pointing out that goes against France’s official stance that everyone should keep taking preventive measures, especially as infections surge. They also noted that Castex, who tested positive Monday, had called the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe “irresponsible” in the enforcement...