Government to consider local lockdown in northern France
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Government to consider local lockdown in northern France
Local lockdowns are being considered to fight Covid as health experts warn the entire north region ‘is burning’, and disagree over whether local measures are the best strategy
24 February 2021
Authorities in Dunkirk and Lille (pictured) and the entire Hauts-de-France region are calling for stricter measures against Covid-19By Hannah Thompson
Extra restrictions - including a possible local lockdown - are being considered for the north of France including Dunkirk and Lille, after a spike in Covid-19 cases in the region, the prime minister has said.