The Elysée Palace announced an extension of the confinement beyond April 15, the date on which it was to end. In addition, the Presidential Palace also announced that Emmanuel Macron will address the French on Monday evening, shortly after 8 p.m.

The confinement of the French "will be extended" beyond April 15 and Emmanuel Macron will speak on Monday shortly after 8 pm to present his decisions concerning the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic during the coming weeks, said the Elysium.

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The presidency did not specify the new duration of the confinement, a subject that the head of state could address on Easter Monday, in this fourth televised address since March 12.

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