Germany and France back in Covid-19 lockdown

The lockdown reflected alarm at the pace of the coronavirus pandemic in Europe. PHOTO: AFP

France and Germany have ordered their countries back into lockdown, reflecting alarm at the pace of the coronavirus pandemic in Europe. Britain resisted pressure to follow suit yesterday, while Switzerland opted for tighter curbs without a total shutdown.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 30, 2020, with the headline Germany and France back in Covid-19 lockdown. Subscribe