French President Emmanuel Macron said the restrictions were tightened because people hadn't complied with earlier guidelines and 'we are at war.' French president Emmanuel Macron last night put his country into full lockdown because 'we are at war with the coronavirus,' as French troops deployed to transport patients to a new field hospital. France France has announced some of the most strident measures on its own citizens, including the closure of all non-essential businesses such as shops, cafes, restaurants and cinemas and ski resorts, as well as schools, nurseries and universities. The government is already planning to extend Spain's two-week lockdown and close its borders to stop the spread of coronavirus. Wales's regional breakdown shows Swansea has the most coronavirus cases, with 23.

Source: Daily Mail March 17, 2020 09:28 UTC