(ANSA) - PARIS, NOV 12 - "We have decided to keep the lockdown rules unchanged, at least for the next 15 days": this is what was announced by the French Prime Minister, JeanCastex. The so-called 'non-essential' shops will therefore remain closed. Speaking to reporters, Castex said that if hospital data continues to rise, authorities will be forced to take new measures. Currently, he warned, the number of Covid-19 patients hospitalized exceeds the peak of the month of April. "In France we register a hospitalization every 30 seconds and an admission to intensive care every three minutes". Castex stated that 40% of these patients are under 65 years of age. He also added that "one in four deaths in France is now due to the coronavirus". Today, at the Elysée, a new health defense council dedicated to the epidemic was held. France has therefore decided to keep the lockdown active at least until the end of the month. To appease the merchants' anger, Castex has in any case evoked a possible "relief", if the situation permits, on some commercial activities, but not for bars, restaurants and gyms, starting from 1 December (ANSA).
Covid: France, lockdown extended for another 15 days
2020-11-12T18:38:38.997Z
"We have decided to keep the lockdown rules unchanged, at least for the next 15 days": this is what was announced by the French Prime Minister, Jean Castex. The so-called 'non-essential' shops will therefore remain closed. (HANDLE)
