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Macron To Provide Update On COVID-19 Steps On Friday

FRANCE

Prime Minister Jean Castex giving some comments on the COVID-19 situation in France.

  • Says that President Emmanuel Macron will give a new update on the gov'ts COVID-19 steps on Friday.
  • Says that the R number is at around 0.89, a better number than previously.
  • Gov't planning a 'gradual' departure from lockdown measures.
  • The current 7pm-6am curfew and national lockdown with non-essential retail shut is due to be lifted from 3 May, but Macron is likely to provide further clarity on this on Friday.

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