French people will only be allowed to leave their homes for food shopping, medical appointments, pressing family reasons and to commute to work when the job cannot be done from home, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Thursday ahead of a new Covid-19 lockdown starting at midnight.
France goes into its second nationwide lockdown this year from Friday, amid a surge in Covid-19 cases that has threatened to overwhelm French hospitals.
The nationwide lockdown will be enforced initially until December 1, though health experts have warned it could be extended.
Detailing the new restrictions, Castex said people will be allowed outside for just one hour of exercise per day and no further than one kilometre from their homes.
For every outing, they will have to carry a document justifying their presence outside or risk a fine of 135 euros.
Travel within France, including to holiday homes, will be prohibited, though borders with EU countries will remain open, the prime minister said. Visits to friends or family are also banned.
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Coronavirus : en France, les déplacements sont possibles pendant "une heure maximum" et dans un rayon d'"un kilomètre"
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