Macron announces 15-day lockdown in French 'war' on coronavirus

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the nation on Monday, March 16, 2020. © FRANCE 24 screengrab

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ordered stringent restrictions on people's movement amid a rapidly worsening coronavirus outbreak, saying the army will be drafted in to help move the sick to hospitals.