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Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis tests positive for Covid

He's cancelled all his forthcoming appointments as a precaution

March 23, 2022 14:09
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: The new Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is announced at St John's Synagogue on December 19, 2012 in London, England. Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, who was former chief Rabbi of Ireland, will succeed Lord Jonathan Sacks when he steps down from the post next year. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

By JC Reporter

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Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has tested positive for Covid after taking a precautionary lateral flow test. 

A spokesperson for Rabbi Mirvis confirmed he had tested positive and is said to be frustrated as he "is feeling well."

As a precaution he has cancelled all his forthcoming engagements for the coming days which included foreign trips he had planned. 

The Chief Rabbi has also taken a PCR test and is awaiting the result. 

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