French President Emmanuel Macron has extended France’s lockdown.
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has extended France’s lockdown until May 11, when activities will gradually start to resume — starting with schools and commerce, while cinemas, bars, museums and restaurants will open at a later stage.
France imposed strict lockdown rules in the country starting March 17, and the economic impact has been steep, reducing economic activity by about a third. “May 11 will therefore be the beginning of a new step. It will be progressive, the rules may be adapted in function of the results — the primary objective is the health of all French people,” he said.Locations that entail gatherings of people such as restaurants, cafes, hotels, cinemas, theaters and museums will remain closed, and large events like festivals will be banned until at least mid-July, he added.
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