Coronavirus epidemic ‘under control’ in France, says Scientific Council

France now has the coronavirus pandemic “under control” but even if there is a second wave, it will not go back into a complete nationwide lockdown, Jean-Francois Delfraissy (pictured), president of the country’s Scientific Council, told Le Parisien on Friday.

“Barring exceptional events, the situation is under control for the next few weeks and even the summer months,” Delfraissy stated.

The expert added that another lockdown is out of the question as it would bear “major” consequences for the economy and would delay diagnosis for patients for non-coronavirus related medical issues. “The first time, it was essential, we had no choice, but the price we have to pay is too high,” he stressed.