French president Emmanuel Macron said the country has ‘’won its first victory’’ over the coronavirus, and a number of restrictions will now be eased.
In a televised speech, French president Emmanuel Macron said the country would reopen its borders to travelers from the EU on Monday.
Cafes and restaurants are also allowed to start operations. Schools, except for high schools will reopen from June 22.
French president Emmanuel Macron however warned that a second wave of the virus could be on the way.
French president Emmanuel Macron also said the disease had exposed France’s ‘’shortcomings’’ – and that the country had been overly dependent on global supply chains.
Elsewhere;
In England, all the shops that sell non-essential items have been allowed to reopen for the first time in three months. Those using public transport must wear face masks.
Spain will bring the reopening of its borders forward by 10 days, allowing most Europeans to travel in from June 21.
China has seen a new surge in Covid-19 cases, with 36 new cases being recorded in Beijing.
Source: BBC
Read More:
Safe Sex during Covid-19 according to Harvard University Research
New York State Governor signs law making chokeholds illegal following the death of George Floyd
Botswana’s capital Gaborone has been placed on lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
GOT a story? Contact Kerosi Dotcom on EMAIL info@kerosi.com
