Macron: France's coronavirus epidemic is worst in a century

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation today, March 12, about the spread of coronavirus infection in the Fifth Republic. Macron said France's coronavirus epidemic had just begun, but it was already clear it would be the worst epidemic in the Fifth Republic in a century. The President of France also stressed that he intends to seriously increase the capacity of hospitals to combat coronavirus. In addition, schools and universities across France will be closed from 16 March. Public transport in the country will continue to work, municipal elections will be held ahead of schedule. Among other things, employers are asked to allow people from home to work, and the elderly are strongly asked not to leave the house without need.