Specifically, the lockdown order forced restaurants and bars to close, schools to teach online, businesses were also encouraged to work remotely. People who want to go to work, go to the hospital, or go to the gym need to have a self-declaration certificate like the previous lockdown in March.
For small and medium-sized businesses forced to close, the French government will provide support of up to 10,000 euros per month.
French people need a self-declaration certificate when leaving their home.
Not only France, European countries are also trying to deal with the second wave of Covid-19 outbreak. In Germany, the number of infections has increased to a record of 15,000 cases a day, forcing Chancellor Merkel to impose a partial lockdown of the country from November 2 to November 30. The Hungarian government is also urgently trying to negotiate with the US, Russia, Japan and China to buy Covid-19 vaccines to provide for all people.
Germany closes entertainment centers, clubs, bars, restaurants, and limits public gatherings in groups of more than 10 people. People going out must wear masks and keep their distance to avoid a national emergency.
Warning signs on European streets.
Outside the Schengen area, France currently maintains its borders with European countries. Social distancing regulations will be reviewed every two weeks from October 30 so that the French Government can promptly come up with further epidemic prevention plans.
President Macron stressed that the Government's goal is to reduce the average number of Covid-19 cases from 40,000 people/day currently to 5,000 people.
