French minister of culture tests positive for coronavirus: media

PARIS - French Minister of Culture Franck Riester has tested positive for coronavirus but is in good condition at home, reported BFM television Monday evening.

The minister last week attended several debate sessions at the National Assembly where several coronavirus positive cases have been confirmed these days, said the TV channel.

France has confirmed 1,412 cases of coronavirus infection and 25 patients have died of the virus as of 3 pm (1400 GMT) Monday, according to figures announced by the Ministry of Health.