The head of the infectious diseases unit at Paris' Saint-Antoine hospital Karine Lacombe affirmed that the novel coronavirus pandemic is not under control in France and a new lockdown must remain an option.
Speaking to BFM TV, Lacombe said: "On the epidemiological front, the epidemic is by no means under control."
According to latest data published on Tuesday, France had reported a further 802 related deaths in the last 24 hours, and another 11,795 confirmed cases.
Medical experts have voiced concerns that the Christmas holidays could result in a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in France and Europe.
Mean while, President Emmanuel Macron's health situation remains stable after contracting Covid-19 last week, the Élysée Palace said.
"The health condition of the president remains stable," an official from the president's office said.
Macron, who celebrated his 43rd birthday on Monday, has been isolating at the official residence of La Lanterne in Versailles since Thursday evening, when he was tested after suffering from fatigue, coughing and aches and pains.
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