French President Emmanuel Macron has announced during a live TV broadcast a three-week partial lockdown across the whole country and a closure of all schools. Video / BBCFrench President Emmanuel Macron has announced during a live TV broadcast a three-week partial lockdown across the whole country and a closure of all schools. Video / BBCFrench President Emmanuel Macron has announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of Covid-19 ramped up pressure on hospitals. "We're going to close nursery, elementary and high schools for three weeks," Macron said, adding that a nationwide 7pm-6am curfew will be kept in place. French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to speed up the country's vaccination campaign.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 31, 2021 20:37 UTC