Originally Posted by +8Rich


French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has ordered the closure of all non-essential public locations from midnight (23:00 GMT Saturday) in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The measure applies to restaurants, cafes, cinemas and discos, as well as non-essential businesses.
Mr Philippe also called on French people to reduce their travel, especially between towns.


Quite so. `

It might have been nice to have more than 4 hours notice.

Giles. Mogless in Paris.