Extension of France restrictions until May 11 New coronavirus April 14 5:12
French President Macron announced that he would extend his out-of-going restrictions from last month to 11th of next month in order to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
In France, more than 130,000 people were infected with the new coronavirus by the 13th, and the number of dead people was close to 15,000.
Under such circumstances, President Macron announced a television speech to the public on the night of the 13th, and announced that he will extend the restrictions on going out that started on the 17th of last month until the 11th of the next month. Regarding the measures for school closures that are continuing throughout the country, it is said that nursery schools, elementary and junior high schools, and high schools will be gradually restarted from the 11th of next month.
Meanwhile, restaurants, movie theaters, museums, etc. will continue to suspend operations, and large-scale events cannot be held until at least mid-July.
"We will save a lot of lives by continuing our efforts, and we will keep the strictest restrictions on going out," he said, seeking the understanding of the people.
In addition, the measures to ban entry into EU member states including France from outside the EU = European Union will be continued until a new decision is made, and it will be discussed at an upcoming EU summit meeting.
In France, although the number of new infections and deaths has slowed, the number of patients receiving treatment in the intensive care unit is 6821, which is higher than in Italy and Spain. President Macron has decided to further extend the restrictions on going out while medical facilities are under pressure.