theerday, i took action in northeasast, working witthee council there, where there has been a very sharpe. it is absolutely critical that peopople follow these rules. tohy: he refused comment on a second lockdown, saying it is the last line of defense. they will be enforcing it inn several difffferent locations. residents there will have to reduce the number of people that they interact with outside their households, and entertainment venues will have to close their doors early, and restaurants and bars will only be able to offer table service. the current surge in cases has left the testing system struggling to cope with h deman. >> i've been trying since monday. today, i am really excited, bebecause just over three hours and i was given this time, this appointment, at this location, only to find to turn up here like everyoyone el, and there is no one here to see us. cathy: facing heavy criticicism for r its handling of the testig crisis, the government announced on thursday it would set aside extra funds to help relieve the strain. laura: here in france, tighter measures to control the