The vessel, which cruised in the Atlantic and on which 50 cases of coronavirus were confirmed, is expected "in the afternoon" on Sunday, according to a statement from the ministry. Crews will be confined 14 days before reaching their homes.

The French nuclear aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle, on which 50 sailors have tested positive for coronavirus, will arrive in Toulon on Sunday and will be able to start the quarantine of personnel, the Ministry of the Armed Forces said on Saturday.

Arrival "in the afternoon"

The building, which crossed into the Atlantic, is expected "in the afternoon" on Sunday, according to a statement from the ministry. The crews of the aircraft carrier, the on-board air group - helicopters, Hawkeye and Rafale surveillance planes - and the frigate Chevalier Paul who accompanies them, will be confined for 14 days "in military enclosures before reaching their homes".