Prognosis
France Extends Earlier Curfew Nationwide in Virus Battle
- Government ready for new lockdown if needed, PM says
- Merkel also reported to consider tougher lockdown measures
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France will extend tighter curfew measures across the country, as it fights to beat back the coronavirus spread.
The 6 p.m. curfew already in place across much of eastern France will become nationwide from Saturday, Prime Minister Jean Castex said at a news conference on Thursday. It will last at least 15 days, he said, as he also raised the prospect of a new lockdown.