COVID-19 situation "worrying" in 10 French departments, government says

The COVID-19 situation is "worrying" in about 10 French regional departments and the government is ready to take measures to limit infections, spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Wednesday.

"The situation is deteriorating and it is a source of worry in about 10 regional departments ... We have shown in regions such as Moselle and Alpes Maritimes that, when the situation requires it, we can act quickly", Attal told reporters after a meeeting of the cabinet.