The reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris has been suspended due to the coronavirus epidemic. - HOUPLINE RENARD / SIPA

The consolidation of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, launched after the fire in April 2019, was interrupted due to the epidemic of the new coronavirus, the Public Establishment said on Monday when interviewed by AFP.

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The existing decontamination facilities do not sufficiently guarantee the implementation of the security rules relating to the coronavirus for those working on this site, it was said from the same source. All operations are therefore suspended.

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