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Germany, France announce new Covid restrictions as outbreaks surge

Germany and France announced tough new restrictions on businesses Wednesday meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus as the countries respond to worsening outbreaks.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that the country will implement a four-week shutdown of restaurants, bars, cinemas, theatres and some other such facilities beginning Nov. 2 to try to wrestle the virus under control. Shops, schools and daycares will remain open but will face new restrictions on capacity.