[FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) attend a joint statement at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool]Reuters * France's president, Emmanuel Macron, announced on Monday that the country would enact a 15-day lockdown, prohibiting residents from leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary. * Activities like group gatherings outdoors or a walk outside are banned, Macron said. Those who cannot work from home and those seeking medical care will be allowed to leave their homes. * The European Union will also restrict travel from non-EU countries for 30 days, he added. * France reported 5,400 cases of COVID-19 and 127 coronavirus-related deaths as of Monday. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. France's president, Emmanuel Macron, announced on Monday that the country would enact a 15-day lockdown as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. Any public gatherings are banned starting midday Tuesday and for 15 days after, Macron said. He said that includes activities such as walks outside.SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERSEE ALSO: * In France, more than half of coronavirus patients in intensive care are under 60, suggesting it's not just the elderly at risk * Biotech company fighting coronavirus shoots down the idea of reportedly giving US exclusive rights to vaccine * GOP lawmaker ignores health warnings around coronavirus and tells Americans 'it's a great time to go out'
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