France "Outbreak is occurring" "Do not shake hands" February 29 6:57
France's health minister Beran held a press conference in Oise on the 28th, about 70 kilometers from the capital, Paris. He showed recognition that outbreaks were occurring in the area.
He also advised not to shake hands when greeting to prevent the spread of the infection, and announced that some schools in Oise would be closed for three days from the beginning of the week.
In France, 57 people have been infected by the 28th and two have died, of which 18 in Oise are nearly one third of the total and six in Annecy.
France's Defense Minister Parli also told Twitter that several infected cases were found at Air Force Base in Creil, Oise, and measures are being taken.