France reports over 200 new coronavirus clusters, but 'situation under control': minister
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Handmade masks are on sale at a bakery near Saint Martin Canal in Paris, France, May 29, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A man wearing a face mask visits the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, June 25, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A staff member wears a face mask and a face shield at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, June 25, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A couple wearing masks preapare to visit the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France, June 23, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

People have lunch at a restaurant near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, June 18, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

People wearing masks arrive at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France, June 23, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A woman wears a mask in Paris, France, June 9, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

The Arc de Triomphe is seen in Paris, France, June 18, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A man wearing a mask looks at his cellphone during his visit at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France, June 23, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

People have a rest outside the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France, June 23, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

People line up to visit the zoo in Paris, France, June 9, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Photo taken on July 1, 2020 shows a view in Paris, France. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A man walks past the Pantheon in Paris, France, June 18, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A staff member wearing a face mask works at the Pompidou Center in Paris, France, July 1, 2020. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Photo taken on June 18, 2020 shows a view of the River Seine in Paris, France. Two months into France's gradual exit from the COVID-19 lockdown, the circulation of the virus is now "under control" in the country despite the recent identification of more than 200 new infection clusters, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)