French President Emmanuel Macron has asked global leaders to act together in an effort to limit the coronavirus spread, as the country strives to contain its number of confirmed cases.
France has 2,284 confirmed cases of coronavirus – the second highest in Europe, after Italy, where more than 12,000 people have been infected. However, health officials have warned that France could face a surge in cases similar to what has been experienced in Italy, where the country remains in national lockdown.
France is closing all schools and universities from Monday and stepping up funding to help businesses, "whatever the cost." During his speech, Macron called upon world leaders to join forces to contain the virus. "Being divided won't allow us to respond to what's a global crisis," he said. European officials have criticized Trump's "unilateral" decision. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde told CNBC Thursday that diseases are not "aware of borders," suggesting that the virus will spread further, irrespective of Trump's travel ban.Meanwhile, governments across Europe have taken new preventive measures against the virus's spread.
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