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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Paris Restricts Alcohol As Europe Heatwave Intensifies
Caption: Paris Restricts Alcohol As Europe Heatwave Intensifies. Authorities in Paris have banned public alcohol consumption and restricted takeaway alcohol sales as Europe’s heatwave continues to strain hospitals. The measures will be in place over the weekend, although bars and restaurants are exempt from the restrictions. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu raised the country’s health alert to its highest level to increase hospital staffing and protect vulnerable people. Officials warned that extreme heat is affecting people of all ages, with hospitals reporting a rise in cardiac arrests and emergency admissions. Paris police chief Patrice Faure said hospital facilities were reaching saturation point. The heatwave is expected to move east, with temperatures approaching 40C in Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria and other parts of Europe. The United Nations climate chief said the heatwave bears the “fingerprints of the climate crisis” and called for faster action on climate resilience. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Paris,France,heatwave,alcohol ban,Sébastien Lecornu,Patrice Faure,Europe,hospitals,extreme heat,climate crisis,Germany,Czech Republic,Austria,United Nations,public health
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