From Monday all travellers coming to France from outside the European Union will have to show a negative COVID-19 test and self-isolate for a week upon arrival.

France declares curfew from 6pm to 6am to curb COVID spread

"The virus is spreading across France at a speed that even the most pessimistic did not predict... As elsewhere in Europe, we are overwhelmed by a second wave that will probably be more difficult and deadly than the first," Macron said.

'COVID-19's 2nd wave will be more difficult and deadly', says Emmanuel Macron

Simultaneously battling the twin crises of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and a resurgence in Islamist attacks, French President Emmanuel Macron faces a defining moment

France: President Emmanuel Macron faces one of the toughest period of his term

In France, COVID-19 have topped 1 million. France has the second highest case in Europe. Parisians have adapt to restrictions during dance class.

Paris: Salsa in the time of Coronavirus