Engel, after returning from a trip abroad, was tested because of his flu-like symptoms, according to the Wort.

He will remain in isolation until 5 October. Several colleagues who had him him in the faction and in the Chamber of Deputies last week had to submit to a test in turn. "So far, all have tested negative," said the MP. "The worst thing for me would be to have infected someone."

The 52-year-old elected official is said to be keeping in touch with the fraction via videoconference. If he does not develop complications, he should be able to return by the start of the parliamentary term.

This article originally appeared on Paperjam.lu and has been translated and edited for Delano.