Protesters partied in France and the UK to demonstrate their objection to COVID restrictions.<br />Several hundred danced in the streets of downtown Nantes, protesting the continued closure of clubs and cultural centres.<br />France is now closing on 4 million recorded COVID-19 cases (Johns Hopkins University).<br />As the government seeks to curb its spread, bars, restaurants, museums, and music venues remain closed.<br />In London police cleared a music event, detaining several.<br />Under the current nationwide lockdown only bubble households are allowed to mix.<br />Residents are urged to only leave their homes when necessary.<br />Authorities say these measures need to be taken to alleviate the burden on the healthcare system.<br />However the government is planning to gradually ease restrictions over the coming weeks.<br />The UK has recorded over 4.2 million COVID cases with over 124,000 related deaths (Johns Hopkins University).
