France goes into total coronavirus lockdown

French president, Emmanuel Macron has put France on total lockdown with the country’s borders closed in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The President addressed the nation on Monday night after the number of coronavirus cases “doubled every three days” to more than 5,000 people. France has suffered 5,500 cases of coronavirus and 127 deaths, making it the seventh-worst affected country.

He said “Movements will be very strongly reduced for 15 days, never before in history has France had to take such exceptional measures in a time of peace. You will no longer be able to see your loved ones … or continue your daily routine.”

 

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