(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) The entire territory of France has officially begun to take measures to "close the city"
China News Agency, Paris, April 3 (Reporter Li Yang) The entire territory of France officially began to take measures to "close the city" on the 3rd local time to curb the current severe new crown epidemic.
In accordance with the relevant arrangements announced by French President Macron this week, the "cities lockdown" measures that have taken effect in 19 provinces of France have been extended to the entire territory of France starting on the 3rd for a period of 4 weeks.
The main measures include: people must not travel more than 10 kilometers within the radius of their residence without necessary reasons; closure of "non-essential" stores; and further strengthening of remote office.
In addition, the curfew is still valid throughout the French mainland; schools are closed for 3 weeks.
In addition to the above measures, French officials also announced the prohibition of drinking in outdoor public places and prohibiting outdoor gatherings of more than 6 people.
French officials stated that law enforcement officers will step up inspections to supervise people’s compliance with relevant measures to prevent further spread of the virus.
French ministerial representative in charge of civic affairs, Chiapa, visited religious sites in Paris on the 3rd. She said that she would ensure the safety of religious sites. At the same time, she said that people should not use the Easter holiday to move around and should reduce travel as much as possible.
She emphasized that law enforcement officers will monitor people's compliance with epidemic prevention measures during the Easter holiday.
According to France’s BFM TV station, at least 150,000 “non-essential” stores will be closed from the 3rd.
Officials have allowed "non-essential" stores except for the 19 provinces that have been "closed" to be open until 7 pm on the 3rd, and many people lined up to buy clothing and other goods.
The "non-essential" stores in 19 provinces in the "closed city" have been closed last month.
In order to meet the travel needs of the people during the Easter holiday, the French Ministry of the Interior and the Paris Police announced the "tolerance period" for cross-regional travel from the 3rd to the 5th, and cross-regional travel will not be allowed after the 5th.
Officials revealed that public travel on the 3rd decreased significantly, and there was no traffic congestion in the Paris region that day.
According to official epidemic data released on the evening of the 3rd, the cumulative number of deaths from new coronary pneumonia in France is now 96,493, with 187 new deaths.
At present, the number of hospitalized patients with the new crown in France has increased to 28,886, and the number of critically ill patients has increased to 5,273.
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