French President suspends taxes, orders national lockdown with fine for defaulters

French President, Emmanuel Macron has put his country into full lockdown after declaring war with the coronavirus. Macron also announced a suspension of rent, taxes and household bills.

France nationals will be required to download a form online and fill it out each they intend stepping outside their houses, or risk a $42 ( #15,436) fine if they are caught short. French interior minister gave the details after President Macron announced the suspension of rents and taxes.

According to the President’s announcement, people would have to stay at home unless shopping for food or going to a pharmacy, heading for absolutely essential work, or exercising alone.