French president says he wants ‘recovery that is industrial, ecological, local, cultural and educational’
Emmanuel Macron has said France will invest €100bn in a major economic recovery plan aimed at “building a different country”, as the nation honoured its health workers in a sombre, pared-back Bastille Day ceremony.
With signs that the virus “is returning somewhat” and the reproduction or R rate above one in some parts of the country, the French president said masks, already obligatory on public transport and recommended in shops, would become mandatory in all enclosed public space in France by 1 August.
Continue reading…French president says he wants ‘recovery that is industrial, ecological, local, cultural and educational’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEmmanuel Macron has said France will invest €100bn in a major economic recovery plan aimed at “building a different country”, as the nation honoured its health workers in a sombre, pared-back Bastille Day ceremony.With signs that the virus “is returning somewhat” and the reproduction or R rate above one in some parts of the country, the French president said masks, already obligatory on public transport and recommended in shops, would become mandatory in all enclosed public space in France by 1 August. Continue reading…