French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.In a televised address to the nation, Macron said new efforts are needed as “the epidemic is accelerating.”It’s a departure from the government’s policy in recent months, which has focused on regionalized restrictions.
School closures in particular had been seen as a very last resort. Police in France shut down illegal rave party defying coronavirus restrictions “We’re going to close nursery, elementary and high schools for three weeks,” Macron said, adding that a nationwide 7 p.m.- 6 a.m.