| The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has ordered the nation's citizens stay at home unless absolutely necessary.
Beginning midday Tuesday, residents should only leave their homes for essential duties. "We are in a situation of war, a health war," Mr Macron said. "The enemy is there, it's invisible and it's progressing". Mr Macron also confirmed the EU would shut its borders for 30 days. Image: Getty
Why is France so far in front on this one? Another continental tin pot authoritarian.
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