France on Friday, decided to close its borders to people outside the European Union ( EU) due to continued high coronavirus infection rates.
This is in addition to a curfew currently in place which begins at 6.p.m with exceptions only for those commuting to work.
Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday, that travel between France and countries outside the European Union will be banned from Sunday.
Exceptions would only be made for a good reason. he explained.
Castex called the border closure a last chance to avoid another lockdown which had been discussed in recent days.
According to the premier,large shopping Centres, with the exception of grocery stores are to close from Sunday while working from home is to be stepped up.
Details are to be worked out on Monday in talks with employers and trade unions. The police and gendarmes would be more vigilant about compliance with coronavirus restrictions ,he said.
