The Prime Minister spoke on Saturday evening to inform the French of the measures to be taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic across the country.
Edouard Philippe announced the closure of "non-essential" businesses and was keen to support the nursing staff. So that doctors and nurses can continue to care for the sick, schools and nurseries will continue to care for their children.
Edouard Philippe also calls on the French "to help caregivers" by scrupulously applying "barrier gestures" which can curb the virus.