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FTA Talks Halted As Member Of Team Tests Positive For COVID-19

EU-UK

Michel Barnier tweets: "update: one of the negotiators in my team has tested positive for COVID-19. With @DavidGHFrost we have decided to suspend the negotiations at our level for a short period. The teams will continue their work in full respect of guidelines."

  • UK's Lord Frost replies: "I am close contact with @MichelBarnier about the situation. The health of our teams comes first. I would like to thank the @EU_Commission for their immediate help and support."
  • Unclear how this affects the various deadlines for talks. Would seem to make the prospect of an imminent deal unlikely.
  • Also unclear how long a 'short period' of suspended talks is.

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