More than 100 people were being tested, including families whose children went to school with a 9-year-old who was among the five. People made way for those suffering from colds or flu-like symptoms to be tested first.
Residents appeared to be taking the process in their stride.
"We musn't become paranoid," said Emmanuelle Rieu, who said her child is a schoolmate of the infected British child.
"If they are infected, I would like to know and do what is necessary. Otherwise, I am not worried about what comes next but I would just like to know. And my children are coughing a lot so, of course, it's on our mind."
