Viewers by channel of Emmanuel Macron's speech on coronavirus in France 2020
Desperate measures
The French President announced a national lockdown and ordered extraordinary measures in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus among the French population. These measures have been taken at a time when the number of cases and infections has been on the rise in France and has an unparalleled impact on Paris stock exchange.New sources of information
While the President's televised address has been followed by many viewers, television is not the preferred source of information for French people. Internet and social medias are indeed the most popular information sources in order to keep themselves updated on the development of the disease among the French population.For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in France, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.