According to TASS with reference to the department, the corresponding decision will lead to the closure of another 60 thousand stores in the country. 

"On Saturday (April 3

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), another 60 thousand stores will be closed in other regions," the ministry said.

It is noted that before that, under this regime, more than 90 thousand trade enterprises had already been closed in 19 departments of France, as a result of which the total number of closed stores throughout the country will reach 150 thousand.

Only food outlets and pharmacies will be able to continue working in France.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the payment of benefits to the unemployed sellers will need at least € 11 billion per month.

Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron, during a televised address to the nation, said that the quarantine measures introduced in 19 departments of the country in connection with the coronavirus from April 3 will apply to the entire territory of France.