Paris bars to close as Covid infections rise among young people
by Kim Willsher in Paris from on (#58T4X)
French capital on maximum alert' with restrictions on public gatherings
Bars in the Paris region have been ordered to close from Tuesday after health authorities reported a sharp rise in the number of Covid-19 infections among the 20-30 age group.
Restaurants in and around the French capital have been given a reprieve and told they can stay open on condition that they enforce new, stricter health safety regulations. This will involve taking the name and telephone number of diners, allowing a maximum of six people per group and providing hand gel on each table.
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