PARIS:--- French President Emmanuel Macron in his 3rd address to the nation since the outbreak of COVID-19 said France will remain locked down until at least May 11, President Emmanuel Macron called on its citizens to continue to respect the rules his government has imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Macron announced the lockdown extension during a public address on Monday as the growth of the epidemic in France was appearing to a high level, with 574 new deaths declared in the preceding 24 hours.
Macron admitted the country had not been prepared for the outbreak, nevertheless
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