Coronavirus live news: France second wave likely ‘harder and more deadly’ says Macron; global daily cases pass 500,000

France reimposes national lockdown; Germany imposes drastic curbs; Italy sets daily infection record. Follow latest updates

• Germany to bring in new rules after record surge in cases
• EU leaders urged to aid transfer of patients between countries
• US adds nearly 500,000 cases in a week; Europe faces more lockdowns

11.53pm GMT

Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic with me, Helen Sullivan.

Shortly before he announced a new national lockdown, French president, Emmanuel Macron, said Covid-19 is circulating more quickly than forecast and new measures are needed.

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