Despite the curfews and the white shirts, Anderson-sama seems almost reckless with his attentions.

Students are afraid to come, the curfews have hurt, more people are staying away, Leftah says.

However, protesters in several cities continue to defy the curfews and widespread looting has been taking place.

On the other hand, the evidence overwhelmingly indicates that lockdowns are useless, though the curfews still persist.

Amnesty International says the curfews amount to "collective punishment".

And then there were the curfews.

Residents complain of indiscriminate operations and say the curfews have even prevented the sick from getting to hospital.

Macron ordered the curfews in Paris and eight other big cities on Wednesday to tackle a second wave of coronavirus infections.

In previous years my colleagues and I spent many days and nights in the office due to the violence outside and the curfews imposed.

And, in the weeks that follow, as the world contracts, I feel the enforced passivity, the curfews and constraints nudging me closer to childhood.

Le Maire said the curfews would cost the government 2 billion euros ($2.37 billion) in financial aid for companies.

More than 60 people were arrested for breaching the curfews, which were imposed between 8pm and 5am on Friday and Saturday nights.

The curfews will run from 10pm local time until 6am each day, beginning Tuesday night and ending on Saturday morning.