France reported the most new coronavirus cases in more than a week on Monday, while deaths linked to the virus rose for the first time in five days.
The number of new infections rose by 4,326 to 196,069, the biggest daily increase since April 18, according to data published by the health ministry.
Fatalities linked to the outbreak rose by 437 to 23,293, after the country on Sunday had reported the fewest deaths in more than a month.
France is preparing to ease its confinement after May 11, and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is set to present the government’s plan to begin the return to normal life on Tuesday.