European countries face coronavirus outbreaks and lockdowns

A renewed coronavirus outbreak has struck wide swaths of Europe, forcing leaders to reinstate restrictions aimed at stopping a second wave.

France and Germany have imposed restrictions this week nearly as strict as those enacted in the spring. French President Emmanuel Macron announced another nationwide shutdown that will begin on Thursday and be in effect through at least Dec. 1. Nonessential businesses will be forced to close, while schools and supermarkets will remain open.