France will require COVID-19 tests at airports for travelers coming from 16 countries, including the US, France 24 reported referring to the French PM Jean Castex.

Individuals who test positive will have to comply with a 14-day quarantine.

France closed flights to the US and Brazil, allowing entry into the country only in case of special circumstances.

According to the PM's order, persons arriving in France will also have to carry a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, made no earlier than 72 hours before departure.