PARIS, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- In France where daily coronavirus infections have been around 10,000 for more than one week, restrictive measures will be tightened in so-called "red zone" in accordance with local epidemic situation, Minister of Health Olivier Veran said on Wednesday.
"The virus spreading accelerates sharply. The situation continues to deteriorate... If we do not take measures quickly, we risk reaching critical thresholds in some regions," said Veran at a press conference following a cabinet meeting.