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🔴 #LIVE: French president @EmmanuelMacron addresses the nation amid worsening #coronavirus outbreak

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@EmmanuelMacron "I have decided to ramp up the measures to limit travel and contact between people starting tomorrow for at least 15 days," says #Macron. "I call on your sense of responsibility and solidarity"

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@EmmanuelMacron "We are at a time of war, a health war," says President #Macron

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🔴 "As of tomorrow midday, the EU borders will be closed for the next 30 days," says Macron

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"Even without symptoms, you can infect your friends, your family, your loved ones," said Macron asking French citizens to stay at home

Macron announces France is putting up €300bn to keep businesses afloat

#Macron says the army and military hospitals will be mobilised to help transport and care for the sick. Taxis and hotels will also join in the effort.

"We are at war," he repeats asking people to stay at home and keep calm

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🇫🇷 In another big announcement, #Macron says his government's controversial pension reform, which triggered France's longest ever transport strike and countless protest rallies, will be suspended.

Other legislation will also be put on hold

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