France: Prez Macron claims 'first victory' against COVID-19, declares Paris a 'green zone'

While France continues to struggle with coronavirus pandemic, its President Emmanuel Macron on June 14 claimed that country has achieved its first victory against dely coronavirus. As per reports, Emmanuel Macron was referring to fact that all of mainland France, including Paris, will become a ‘green zone’, which refers to fewer restrictions starting from June 15.

Paris declared a 'green zone'

During an dress to nation, Macron said that fight against coronavirus was t over but this first victory was a big step. classification as a ‘green zone’ means that cafes and restaurants can once again open in full and t just on terraces. anuncement by French President will be a relief for restaurant owners in Paris and its surrounding suburbs after officials claimed that France may t ease restrictions till June 22.

While mainland France has been declared a ‘green zone ’, overseas territories of Mayotte and French Guiana remain on "orange" alert level with coronavirus cases continuing to strain medical resources. All French schools except high schools will be allowed to re-open giving students a chance to attend ir educational institutions for a few days before summer break. move will also allow more parents to return to work.

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Despite easing of restrictions, large garings are still prohibited and are being highly controlled by authorities because y are a major cause of spre of coronavirus. As per reports, Macron, during his dress to nation, stressed need for France to attain greater ecomic independence. He ded that France needed to build a new, stronger ecomic model, to work and produce more so that country would t have to rely on or nations for help.

According to John Hopkins University coronavirus data centre, France has reported 194,153 positive coronavirus cases and has a death toll of 29,410.

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