France's new coronavirus lockdown in summary: What is allowed and what is banned?

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation on Wednesday announcing a second nationwide lockdown in the country.

What are key takeaways from France's new lockdown?

• The new lockdown runs from first thing on Friday until December 1, nationwide.

• Social gatherings are completely banned.

• Residents in France will be required to fill out a form if they go outside their homes.

• The only acceptable justification for going outside their domiciles will be for essential work purposes, medical appointments, to help vulnerable individuals, exercise for one hour within a 1km radius of their homes and to do grocery shopping.

• People must work remotely wherever possible.

• Non-essential businesses, including restaurants and bars, will close, as well as cultural or entertainment spaces like cinemas, theatres, libraries and theme parks.

• DIY shops will remain open for everyone.

• Work must be carried out remotely wherever possible.

• University classes will mostly be carried out online.

• Schools and creches, as well as factories, farms and construction sites, will remain open.

• Travel between regions is banned.

• France's international borders will remain mostly closed and mandatory, rapid COVID-19 tests will be given to arrivals.

• EU borders will stay open and French citizens can come back into the country.

• Visits to care homes will be permitted.

• Funerals and weddings will be allowed to go ahead with limits on the number of people who can attend.

• Most public services will stay open, as will banks and post offices.

• The new restrictions will be reassessed every two weeks.

• Masks will be mandatory for anyone over the age of six.

• Parks and beaches will remain open.