France Imposes 15-day Lockdown Over Coronavirus, Macron Announces

France Imposes 15-day Lockdown Over Coronavirus, Macron Announces
French President Emmanuel Macron takes part in a news conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg after their meeting at the Elysee palace in Paris, France, on Nov. 28, 2019. Bertrand Guay/Pool via Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday a full lockdown of France for 15 days after a recent spike in coronavirus cases.

No family or social gatherings are allowed, people have to walk to work if they can’t work from home, and local elections were canceled, the French president said in a televised address. Residents will be allowed to leave home for essential supplies and food.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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