Thus, employees in the nine CEA centers are confined to their homes and, wherever possible, teleworking has been implemented. Activities requiring a physical presence on site have been reduced to what is strictly necessary to maintain essential functions, with scrupulous respect for barrier gestures and social distancing.

The essential functions concern ongoing research on the coronavirus, the guarantee of French nuclear deterrent functions, the maintenance of research and technological infrastructures (in particular clean rooms and nuclear research facilities) and their security, as well as the protection of the centres. The CEA is also pursuing priority actions to support vital economic activities, in particular support for electricity production.

CEA has carried out this adaptation of its working methods rigorously and as quickly as possible, thanks to the exemplary cooperation of its employees. It will continue to adapt as the situation evolves.