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The external borders of the European Union closed from 17 March for a period of 30 days. On 8 April, the European Commission recommended extending the limitation on travel of citizens within the Schengen zone until may 15

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Emmanuel Macron

The press service of the President of Russia

At the moment the world was more than 1.7 million cases of infection with coronavirus and 103803 deaths. On the second place after the US in number of cases and deaths is Spain, then according to statistics, followed by Italy, France, Germany, and China

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The President of France Emmanuel macron did not rule out that the borders of the Schengen area can remain closed until September due to pandemic coronavirus. This pessimistic Outlook he shared in a closed video conference with the heads of trade unions of the country, according to BFMTV with reference to the participant.

Macron referred to the situation in the United States, which by a large margin came in first place in the world by number of cases and deaths, the peak of the spread of coronavirus in the country has not yet passed. In Africa, the epidemic is gaining momentum, and in Asia could expect the second wave COVID-19.

Monday, April 13, macron will deliver an address to the nation, which is expected to extend the regime of self-isolation, expiring on April 15, and will also announce new measures. The external borders of the European Union closed from 17 March for a period of 30 days. On 8 April, the European Commission recommended extending the limitation on travel of citizens within the Schengen area until may 15.

Now the ban applies to all trips that are not urgent. An exception is made for diplomats, health workers, researchers involved in projects to combat the coronavirus, transportation personnel, citizens and EU residents are returning home and their families.

At the moment the world was more than 1.7 million cases of infection with coronavirus and 103803 deaths. On the second place after the US in number of cases and deaths is Spain, then according to statistics, followed by Italy, France, Germany and China.