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Paris streets are buzzing with activity – but not the fun kind. Over 10,000 police officers have flooded the French capital to enforce new COVID-19 restrictions as cases soar. Hospitals are filling up fast, pushing the government to implement its third national lockdown since the pandemic began.
Why the Crackdown?
With daily cases nearing 50,000, France is facing its worst wave since early 2021. Bars, non-essential shops, and schools have shut, while residents need \"essential reason\" paperwork to leave home. Officers are checking permits at transit hubs and doling out fines to rule-breakers.
Public Reaction: Frustration Meets Resignation
Locals describe the mood as \"tense but cooperative.\" One student told us: \"It feels like a dystopian movie – but we know it’s necessary.\" Still, small protests have erupted over economic hardships tied to the lockdown.
Hospitals are filling up fast, pushing the government to implement its third national lockdown since the pandemic began.
Officers are checking permits at transit hubs and doling out fines to rule-breakers.
: Life Under COVID-19’s Grip
