France Not Planning Another COVID-19 Lockdown

The Prime Minister of France, Jean Castex, said on Friday that there are currently no plans by his government to impose a lockdown to combat the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), despite a recent surge in new confirmed cases, Reuters reported.

“The virus is with us for several more months and we must manage to live with it without letting ourselves get drawn once again into a narrative of nationwide lockdown.”

“I solemnly appeal today to the sense of responsibility of each one of you.”

“The only way we will succeed in stopping this epidemic is if all of us are vigilant and stick together.”