France Sets Unfortunate Coronavirus Record

French health authorities reported on September 12, 2020, there were 10,561 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, a new daily record during the 2020 pandemic. French Prime Minister Jean Castex did not announce any major new restrictions, saying France's aim is to "avoid a general lockdown" and succeed in living with the virus through social distancing, mask-wearing, and ramped-up testing reported France24.

The U.S. CDC continues to alert international travelers of their risk for severe illness from COVID-19 and should consider postponing all travel, including essential travel, to France.