The scientific council, which advises the government on the coronavirus epidemic, considers that it is "essential to prolong confinement" in France. The executive decision will be announced in the coming days.

The scientific council of the executive on the Covid-19 estimated Tuesday "essential to extend the confinement" beyond the two weeks initially planned, in a notice made public. "The confinement will probably last at least six weeks from its establishment" on March 17, writes the Council, which also said "consider it necessary to strengthen the confinement", without specifying the details.