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Coronavirus pandemic: Martinique lockdown extended as cases rise

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France's government warned of an "extremely serious" Covid-19 crisis in the country's overseas territories, especially in the Caribbean, saying that infection rates had climbed to levels unprecedented on the mainland. Martinique tightened the lockdown already in place and told tourists to leave while similar measures were also expected on the nearby French overseas territory of Guadeloupe, a huge blow to the Caribbean islands at the height of the summer season.

Added on the 25/08/2021 13:09:15 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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