French lockdown of population begins
Deserted streets near the Eiffel tower in Paris today just as a strick lockdown comes into effect to stop the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus in the country. – AFP pic, March 17, 2020.
A STRICT lockdown requiring most people in France to remain at home came into effect at midday today, prohibiting all but essential outings in a bid to curb the coronavirus spread. The government has said tens of thousands of police will patrol streets and issuing fines of €38 to €135 for people without a written declaration to justify their reasons for being out.
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