Prognosis
Macron Extends Virus Lockdown, Says France Was Underprepared
- President aims to re-open schools first, other venues in July
- France to be able to test everyone with symptoms next month
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President Emmanuel Macron extended France’s lockdown to combat the coronavirus and fended off criticism of his government by saying the country was under-prepared before the pandemic hit.