France's culture minister has coronavirus

French Culture Minister Franck Riester has been infected by the coronavirus outbreak, a source close to the culture ministry said.

"The minister tested positive today" after displaying symptoms, the ministry said.

It noted that Riester spent several days last week at the country's lower house National Assembly, where five virus cases were confirmed earlier. The source added that the 46-year-old member of government was "feeling well," The AP reported.

France's tally reached 25 deaths and 1,412 cases on Monday evening.