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Macron Announces Countrywide Restrictions
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Exit restrictions across the country will continue throughout November, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Published: October 28, 2020 8:50 pm
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The French must adapt to the new restrictions on public life due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus epidemic. The head of state, Emmanuel Macron, announced a “new stage” against Corona in a televised speech that night, a new blockade will be imposed. With strict exit restrictions across the country, he announced the fight against the second wave. The restrictions should apply from Friday.
Exit restrictions across the country are expected to last until November. However, regulations should be less stringent than in the spring, according to which numerous schools and shops could remain open. However, restaurants, bars and the like will remain closed. If possible, people should work from home. Macron made it clear that the situation is dire. “We are overwhelmed by the accelerating epidemic,” he said. The development also affects other European countries. He announced a debate and vote in parliament for Thursday.
Extended curfew in France
So far, a night curfew has been applied to about two-thirds of the population, or about 46 million people. The crown’s situation has been drastically deteriorating in the country of 67 million people for weeks.
Most recently, more than 33,400 new infections were recorded in 24 hours. The number of deaths associated with the coronavirus rose significantly: on Tuesday night, authorities reported 523. This returned to the high level of April. The total number of deaths now exceeds 35,500.
(Source: SALZBURG24)
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