Measures are being reinforced to combat the extent of the Covid-19. The Minister of Health, Olivier Véran announced during a council of ministers that the gatherings of more than 5,000 people across the country were canceled.
The Minister also announced health behaviors to adopt to fight the spread of the virus. The Minister recommends avoiding physical contact such as kissing or shaking hands.
In the coronavirus epicentres in France, L'Oise and La Balme-de-Sillingy, residents are asked to stay as confined as possible.