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France Orders Curfews; Texas Hot Spots Strained: Virus Update

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Europe’s leaders intensified efforts to stem a resurgent coronavirus outbreak. France imposed curfews in major cities, Ireland banned household visits and Germany put limits on bars and restaurants in hot spots. Italy and Portugal reported record new cases.

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his effort to avoid “the misery” of another national shutdown. Northern Ireland plans to close schools, bars and restaurants.