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Coronavirus France: Emmanuel Macron extends lockdown to 11 May

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French President Emmanuel Macron tonight apologised for his government ‘not being prepared enough’ for the coronavirus crisis as he extended lockdown until May 11.  The head of state said that restrictions that started on March 17 would be enforced as strictly as possible until the middle of next month, and that ‘joyous days were ahead’. … Read more

President Macron to warn France must brace for extended lockdown ‘well into May’

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President Macron to warn France must brace for extended lockdown ‘well into May’ in an address to the nation – as number of daily Covid-19 deaths falls for the third day running to 561 At 8pm tonight Macron will give his third prime-time televised address to nation  Sources said the lockdown is likely to be … Read more