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As new corona infections have spiraled out of control in France, President Macron has re-imposed a health emergency on the country. He announced curfews for Paris and other cities.
In the fight against the corona pandemic, the health emergency will be reintroduced in France starting this Saturday. “We have to react,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in a television interview with a view to the explosive increase in corona cases in the country.
The infection rate has changed significantly since the beginning of the pandemic. The second wave of infections is different from the first because it is spreading across the country, Macron said. That is why there will be night curfews in many cities starting on Saturday. In addition to the Paris metropolitan area, the metropolises of Grenoble, Lille, Rouen, Lyon, Aix-Marseille, Saint-Étienne, Toulouse and Montpellier are affected, the French president said.
Fine of 135 euros per offense
The exit bans are initially applied for four weeks daily from 9 pm to 6 am The lock applies to cinemas, restaurants and theaters, among other things. The visit of friends is also not allowed during this time. The head of state announced that there will be controls and sanctions. Consequently, an offense threatens a fine of 135 euros.
Even at family gatherings, no more than six people should be seated at a table, according to Macron. There will be no travel restrictions within France.
The goal is to keep economic life alive; aid to businesses will continue. “We will continue working,” emphasized Macron. Macron also assured French citizens that they had the situation under control. “We have not lost control.”
Most recently, nearly 27,000 new infections daily
The crown’s situation in France has been getting worse for weeks. France, with its around 67 million inhabitants, reported almost 27,000 new infections in 24 hours over the weekend, that was a record. Experts blame celebrations and private parties in particular for the spread of the virus.
The situation in the capital is of particular concern. There, the number of Covid 19 patients in intensive care units continues to rise. France is severely affected by the corona pandemic, around 33,000 people have died so far. In recent weeks, the government had taken a zigzag course. The regions were first held accountable, then the central government stepped in and imposed stricter corona measures.
The health emergency was last declared for the entire country at the end of March. It was then extended until July 10 in early May.
