France and Germany return to full lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise throughout Europe

France and Germany return to full lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise throughout Europe

A man wearing a mask walks in the street in the centre of Lyon, central France (Picture: Laurent Cipriani/AP

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a second national lockdown until at least the end of November.

Mr Macron said that under the new measures, starting on Friday, people would only be allowed to leave home for essential work or medical reasons.

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