French Health Minister: Travel restrictions will not be lifted on December 1

The travel restrictions will not be lifted on December 1, French Health Minister Olivier Véran reaffirmed on Tuesday even after acknowledging that “we are in a phase where the pandemic is easing.”

Additional comments

“We are regaining control over the virus situation.”

“But too early to be claiming victory.”

“The virus is circulating a bit less rapidly than it did earlier at the start of lockdown.”

“Cannot give any dates regarding end to lockdown for now.”