French police launch investigation into government handling of Covid-19

In its first step in investigating the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, French police searched the home of the former prime minister and other high-level officials.

FILE - In this March 28, 2020 file photo, French Minister for Solidarity and Health Olivier Veran speaks during a press conference in Paris. French police searched the homes of the former prime minister, the current and former health ministers and other top officials Thursday in an investigation into the government response to the global coronavirus pandemic. The Health Ministry confirmed the dawn searches, which included the offices of the current health minister Olivier Veran. (Geoffroy van Der Hasselt, Pool via AP)

The order to conduct the search warrants came after a judge cleared the operation following a series of compliments by health authorities, law enforcement officers, and prison officials, about shortages of protective equipment such as masks.

It’s not clear what law enforcement officers are looking for.

The offices and homes of the current health minister, the former health minister, and a former government spokesperson were also searched.

By: Niza Nondo