France declares Paris and Marseille high-risk Covid zones

TwoTwo of France’s biggest cities have been declared “active zones” for the spread of COVID-19 in a move which allows local authorities to impose restrictions, reports Euro Weekly News.

France had reported more than 2,500 new COVID-19 infections for the second day in a row, levels only last seen since mid-April, when the country was in the middle of one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns.

The government move gives local authorities in Paris and the Bouches-du-Rhône area more powers to limit the circulation of people and vehicles, restrict access to public transport and air travel, limit access to public buildings and close restaurants, bars and other establishments.

In the last few days, both Paris and Marseille had made it mandatory to wear face masks in busy public areas.

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