Nations step up measures as Covid-19 cases rise

London - Confirmed cases in France reached levels not seen since May.

Countries among the hardest hit by the coronavirus unveiled further control measures on Friday to battle rising cases, hitting summer tourism and aspects of everyday life around the globe.
The US Department of Homeland Security said it was extending a ban on non-essential travel through border crossings with Canada and Mexico throughout most of September "to slow the spread" of the disease.
Meanwhile Britain added France to its list of countries hit with a mandatory two-week quarantine for returning holidaymakers from Saturday, as Paris confronts a resurgent second wave of infections.
Confirmed cases in France reached levels not seen since May on Wednesday and Thursday, at over 2,500 new cases per day.
Neighbouring Spain said it would close all nightclubs and ban smoking in the street where people are unable to stay at a safe distance.