Published 13:17 IST, June 15th 2020
France lifts most coronavirus restrictions, allows inter-Europe travel
France is fully reopening the country and lifting the remaining curbs that were put in place to contain the coronavirus spread after three months of lockdown.
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France is fully reopening country and lifting remaining curbs that were put in place to contain coronavirus spre after three months of intense lockdown. According to reports, French President Emmanuel Macron on June 14 in a televised dress said that it's about time to lift all restrictions and allow businesses to operate as usual because country has won its first victory against virus. However, Macron ded that risk of virus returning again cant be igred and social distancing rms to be followed. recent ease in restrictions will mainly benefit Paris region as or parts of country were allowed to reopen earlier this month.
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Restaurants and cafes across country will be allowed to resume operations and travel to or European nations will also be allowed without restrictions. However, travellers from United Kingdom and Spain will have to face a two-week isolation period. Old- homes will w be allowed to accept visitors and family members will be allowed to see ir loved ones, which was earlier restricted as part of precautionary measure.
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Macron also informed that schools will be allowed to reopen in country from June 22, except for high schools. Macron also said that municipal elections that were earlier scheduled to take place in March and were postponed indefinitely due to pandemic will w be held on June 28. According to reports, more than 16 million people from 5,000 cities and towns are eligible to vote in upcoming elections.
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COVID-19 in France
According to figures by Johns Hopkins University, France has recorded 1,94,153 confirmed cases so far, of which over 29,000 people have lost ir lives. mortality and infection rate in France has dropped significantly in past two weeks, which has encourd government to resume operations in country.
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13:17 IST, June 15th 2020