Saturday March 14, 2020, Edouard Philippe announced that France had passed to stage 3 of the coronavirus epidemic. At this point, the disease is circulating "actively"on the territory and that it is necessary at all costs to mitigate its effects. The government has already asked the citizens to minimize their trips and to concentrate on essential, vital outings. An exceptional health situation which will be lifted , as Edouard Philippe said, "as soon as the situation allows". Thus, through several advertising spots and programs on the subject, the TV channels are deploying the means that are in their possession in order to raise awareness and alert the French on the coronavirus.
Laurent Bignolas annoyed in Telematin on France 2
Monday March 16, 2020, the program presented by Laurent Bignolas, Telematin, on France 2 evoked, once again, the coronavirus. Doctor Vincent Valinducq was present on the set to talk about other gestures and precautions to adopt. Thus, he explains that it is imperative to cough and sneeze into his elbow in order to avoid any spread of the disease.
During his explanations, he recalled the "barrier gestures"which are very important: regular hand washing, and the safety distance with other people. While the meter distance between each columnist is well respected, Laurent Bignolas almost interrupts to remind"a very important social gesture":"You have to keep smiling at the person opposite because there is a lot of suspicion anyway and you feel a little plagued when you cough. " A message full of innuendo since the presenter was absent for two weeks because of a "fortnight"in coronavirus prevention. Because of"mild fever", Jean-Christophe Lagarde, deputy for Seine-Saint-Denis, had himself canceled his visit to 4 truths, on France 2. He preferred to stay at home "as a precaution".
This unprecedented situation will be clarified by the speech of the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, this evening, at 8 p.m. on TF1.
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