French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the country reels under a Covid infections surge.
In a televised address to the nation, Macron said efforts are needed as “the epidemic is accelerating.” He announced closing nursery, elementary and high schools for three weeks. A nationwide 7 pm to 6 am curfew will be kept in place.
Macron said restrictions already applying in the Paris region and others parts of north and eastern France will be extended to the whole country, for at least one month.
Under these restrictions, people are allowed to go outside for leisure, but within a 10-kilometer radius from their homes — and without gathering. Also most non-essential shops are closed down.