COVID-19: From France to Poland, list of countries that have re-imposed lockdown

From France to Germany, several countries across globe have begun to re-impose restrictions as coronavirus cases have started to surge. New mutations of virus, along with fears of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine side effects, have definitely complicated situation even more. rise in infections also come amid a global shortage of vaccines. refore, to curb spre of dely virus, countries including, France, Belgium and Poland, have renewed partial lockdowns and have stepped up COVID protocols. 

France

Earlier this month, France ordered a third nationwide lockdown for a month, including in Paris amid recent surge of coronavirus cases. In a televised dress on March 31, French President announced immediate closure of all schools and non-essential businesses, issuing home confinement orders, extending previously enforced 7 pm curfew to tougher restrictions. “We don’t have to lock ourselves in but we need to limit our contacts,” Macron told French population. 

“We tried to push back this day for as long as possible – but unfortunately it has now arrived,” he continued. “We will lose control if we do not act now,” Macron stressed. 

Germany

According to BBC, while Germany has extended its lockdown measures until April 18, individual states are now able to introduce ir own rules. Germany is currently rattled with what is appearing to be third wave of novel coronavirus outbreak along with a sluggish vaccination campaign. Several state leers are backing calls for a period of strict restrictions. government has ordered night curfews and tighter restrictions on socialising in Berlin for some groups.

Belgium

Amid rising coronavirus cases, Belgium on March 24 announced a renewed partial lockdown of four weeks, with schools and non-essential stores open to customers by appointment only. While announcing latest measure, Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said that pandemic is a “big lesson” in humanity for politicians and for everyone. As per reports, a ban on non-essential travel is also in place as hospitalisation due to COVID-19 rose by 27 per cent over past month.  

Poland

All schools, nurseries and non-essential businesses have been closed in Poland. number of people allowed inside essential shops has also been curbed. Salons, sports facilities have also been forced to close in view of rising number of cases. 

Nerlands

government has extended its coronavirus lockdown until April 20. Dutch PM Mark Rutte has even vised all residents to avoid travelling abro until May 15. Furr, public garings of over two people are banned and restaurants are only permitted to sell takeaway food. 

Argentina

President Alberto Fernandez announced a three-week nighttime curfew earlier this week as country reported a record-breaking number of daily cases for two consecutive days. According to reports, curfew will apply from midnight until 6am every day until April 30 in all of country’s high-risk areas. Bars and restaurants will also be shut by 11:00pm across country. 

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