France has become the latest country to go into coronavirus lockdown, with the government ordering the closure of shops, cinemas, restaurants and cafés for the foreseeable future.

Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has asked citizens to go out as little as possible, while all non-essential businesses will be closed. He called on the French people to reduce their travel, especially between towns.

The country had already banned mass gatherings and ordered the closure of schools and universities. The tough new measures come after hundreds took to the streets to demand stronger action to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Despite labelling Covid-19 as France’s ‘biggest health crisis in a century’ President Emmanuel Macron confirmed this week that Sunday’s local elections would go ahead.

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