PARIS: French has announced a night-time curfew in Paris and eight other cities to stem the rapid spread of coronavirus, authorities said.
The measure – from 21:00 to 06:00 – will come into effect from Saturday and last for at least four weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised interview.
Meanwhile, Germany announced that bars and restaurants in higher-risk areas must close early.
Chancellor Angela Merkel announced tightened restrictions on Wednesday as the country recorded more than 5,000 new infections for the first time since April.
In areas where infections exceed 50 per 1,000 inhabitants, bars and restaurants must close their doors by 23:00. Private gatherings will be limited to 10 people from two households.
Across Europe, governments are introducing new restrictions to battle a second wave of infections.
Similarly, a partial lockdown has come into force in the Netherlands and cafes and restaurants are closing.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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