At a new health press conference, the Minister of Health Olivier Véran announced that the new health restrictions are extended to three additional departments.

These are the Rhône, the Aube and the Nièvre.

The new health restrictions against the coronavirus, including the closure of shops and the ban on travel beyond 10 km without exemption, have been extended to three additional departments, the Rhône, Aube and Nièvre, announced Thursday the Minister of Health Olivier Véran.

"After consultation" with elected officials and prefects, "it appeared essential to amplify the protective measures" for these three departments, which are in addition to the 16 already placed since this weekend under these "reinforced braking" measures , added the minister during a press briefing.

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