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It's April in Paris, but French told to stay indoors
French authorities are urging citizens to stay indoors despite sunny spring weather, as the nation grapples with the escalating COVID-19 crisis.
The nationwide lockdown, initially imposed on March 17, has been extended to April 15 and is expected to be prolonged further.
Officials expressed concern over numerous Parisians seen outdoors, enjoying the weather and engaging in activities like jogging and strolling.
Jean Rottner, head of the Grand Est region, stated that the images of people outside are incomprehensible given the circumstances.
Valerie Pecresse, head of the greater Paris region, warned citizens not to give in to the temptation of good weather and holidays, emphasizing that the health system is saturated.
To alleviate pressure on overwhelmed Parisian hospitals, patients requiring intensive care are being transferred to facilities in other regions, such as Brittany.
As of Saturday, France had recorded a total of 89,953 confirmed or suspected cases in hospitals and nursing homes.
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