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Rising New Tide of COVID-19 Cases Worldwide Force Leaders to Consider New
Lockdowns

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   A rising tide of new coronavirus cases worldwide is forcing leaders to
   consider new lockdown measures to contain an increase in infections.
   British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab said in an interview with BBC
   television Friday a national lockdown in his country is not inevitable
   to prevent the further spread of the disease, adding that a localized
   approach would be efficient if rules for each area were strictly
   observed.
   Raab's statment followed announcements by leaders of France and Germany
   earlier in the week to impose new lockdowns.
   French President Emmanuel Macron announced a nationwide monthlong
   lockdown that will take effect Friday. Macron said restaurants, bars,
   cafes and other nonessential businesses will be closed, while citizens
   will only be allowed to leave their homes for work, shopping and doctor
   appointments.

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