FILE PHOTO: The logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership in Orvault, near Nantes, France, February 19, 2020. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

PARIS (Reuters) - French carmaker Renault RENA.PA said on Monday it was shutting down production at its industrial sites in France until further notice because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Renault said the shutdown would affect 12 sites and 18,000 workers in France.