French President Emmanuel Macron announced strong restrictions on freedom of movement in a bid to counter the new coronavirus Monday, as the European Union closed its external borders to foreign travelers.
In a televised public address, Macron said that from midday Tuesday, and for at least 15 days, people in France would only be allowed to leave their homes for necessary activities such as shopping for food or going to work. He said gatherings of families and friends were banned, though people could take exercise, provided they kept their distance from each other.
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