People wearing face masks walk past a closed restaurant in Paris, France, on April 26, 2020. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)
The following are extracts from French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe's latest announcement on the country's coronavirus pandemic situation.
-- France will not lift lockdown on May 11 if COVID-19 indicators are not as good as expected;
-- Wearing masks compulsory in public transport from May 11;
-- Wearing masks will be compulsory in secondary schools;
-- All shops except cafes and restaurants will reopen from May 11;
-- Gatherings of over 10 people banned after May 11, no events with over 5,000 people allowed till September.
