It is "the most serious health crisis that France has known in a century". It is with these words and in a very solemn tone that President Emmanuel Macron, announced Thursday, March 12, the government's action plan to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The municipal elections scheduled for April 15 and 22 are maintained.

Schools, schools and universities will remain closed "Monday and until further notice"

The France 24 week summary invites you to come back to the news that marked the week

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