French Prime Minister announcing the stricter isolation measures.

  • Latest total from France is 4499 confirmed cases with a death toll of 91

New measures:

  • France to shut down cafes, shops, restaurants, cinemas to stem spread of coronavirus
  • France will keep public transport open, but asks citizens to limit their use
  • says people should only go out to buy supplies, light exercise, vote in election
  • says as many people as possible must work from home
  • says understands sacrifices being asked of French people, but the moment is serious
French Prime Minister announcing the stricter isolation measures.