One of the many virus restrictions has turned controversial in France. Restaurants are now opposing the ban on dine-in and nearly 24 cafes opened their doors as a sign of protest.

France: Over a dozen restaurants open doors as a sign of protest

France will keep its restaurants, cinemas and ski resorts closed while it cranks up its COVID-19 vaccination rollout because the coronavirus is still spreading too fast and hospitals remain under severe pressure, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday (January 7).

France reports 19 UK COVID-19 variant cases

French Prime Minister Jean Castex details the government's strategy for speeding up their anti-Covid vaccine campaign nationwide.

France: UK variant  reported in Ile-de-France and Brittany

Travellers entering France from 16 countries where the coronavirus is circulating widely now must undergo virus tests upon arrival at French airports and ports.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced last month that the tests would be required starting August 1 for passengers France is allowing in from a list of approved countries unless they present proof of a negative test done within 72 hours of their departure. 
Those who test positive in France as of Saturday must quarantine for 14 days.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-urges-france-for-tougher-action-on-channel-migrants-317521" hreflang="en">UK urges France for 'tougher action' on Channel migrants</a>

France is not permitting general travel to and from the 16 countries, which include the United States and Brazil. The testing requirement therefore only applies to people entering under limited circumstances: French citizens who live in these countries or citizens of these countries with an established residence in France.

Daniel Court was tested at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport after coming in from the French Riviera city of Nice. He acknowledged not loving the experience.

''It's very fast, but I have to say that it's not very pleasant,'' he said. ''But we have to do it.''

Another passenger who got tested after landing at Paris' main airport, Nadia Vusik of Belarus, said she thought the new policy made sense.

''It is definitely necessary, and I am happy that in France it is possible to do right here. It's very convenient,''&nbsp;she said.

French health authorities say the number of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases has jumped on the French mainland in recent weeks. The government has already made mask-wearing mandatory in all indoor public spaces.

France has had over 225,000 confirmed infections and over 30,200 virus-related deaths, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, but experts say all numbers in the pandemic are too low for various reasons, including limited testing and missed cases.

The French government has so far ruled out imposing another nationwide lockdown after the one that brought the country to a standstill for nearly two months between March and May.

Travellers entering France from 16 countries where the coronavirus is circulating widely now must undergo virus tests upon arrival at French airports and ports. French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced last month that the tests would be required starting August 1 for passengers France is allowing in from a list of approved countries unless they present proof of a negative test done within 72 hours of their departure.

Travellers entering France from 16 countries where the coronavirus is circulating widely now must undergo virus tests upon arrival at French airports and ports. French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced last month that the tests would be required starting August 1 for passengers France is allowing in from a list of approved countries unless they present proof of a negative test done within 72 hours of their departure. Those who test positive in France as of Saturday must quarantine for 14 days. Also read: UK urges France for 'tougher action' on Channel migrants France is not permitting general travel to and from the 16 countries, which include the United States and Brazil. The testing requirement therefore only applies to people entering under limited circumstances: French citizens who live in these countries or citizens of these countries with an established residence in France. Daniel Court was tested at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport after coming in from the French Riviera city of Nice. He acknowledged not loving the experience. ''It's very fast, but I have to say that it's not very pleasant,'' he said. ''But we have to do it.'' Another passenger who got tested after landing at Paris' main airport, Nadia Vusik of Belarus, said she thought the new policy made sense. ''It is definitely necessary, and I am happy that in France it is possible to do right here. It's very convenient,'' she said. French health authorities say the number of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases has jumped on the French mainland in recent weeks. The government has already made mask-wearing mandatory in all indoor public spaces. France has had over 225,000 confirmed infections and over 30,200 virus-related deaths, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, but experts say all numbers in the pandemic are too low for various reasons, including limited testing and missed cases. The French government has so far ruled out imposing another nationwide lockdown after the one that brought the country to a standstill for nearly two months between March and May.

France starts testing travellers from 16 nations for coronavirus

Millions of French children returned to school on June 22 after more than three months at home due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Watch report.

Children return to school as France eases COVID-19 restrictions

The healthcare system is under severe pressure due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The health workers in France are demonstrating against the government for better wage facilities. Watch report.

Health care workers protest for better wages in France: Over 18,000 people demonstrate

France has eased restrictions of lockdown to prevent an economic collapse. PM Édouard Philippe presented the government's exit plan of the lockdown. Watch report.

France lockdown exit plan: Schools to reopen from May 1

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