Covid: How are European countries tackling the pandemic?

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Europe’s vaccination campaign has been hit by delays and the number of infections is rising in many countries.

Lockdowns are once again coming into force, as governments take action against a third wave.

France: Third lockdown and closure of schools

New restrictions are being rolled out across the country.

Schools are closing and moving to remote learning at least until 26 April.

Non-essential shops across the country also have to close.

People will be allowed to exercise outdoors within 10km (6 miles) of their home but cannot travel to other parts of the country unless they have a valid reason. As in previous lockdowns, they will have to fill out a form to explain why they have left their homes.

There is a nationwide curfew between 19:00 and 06:00.