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Italy, Spain and France ease lockdowns after Europe's hotspots see record low coronavirus cases

May 4, 2020

Italy, Spain and France ease lockdowns after Europe's hotspots see record low coronavirus cases

Europe’s top coronavirus hot spots are preparing to lift lockdown measures after witnessing record lows in their daily increase in confirmed cases and deaths in weeks.

France to extend coronavirus health emergency, will quarantine all travelers for 14 days, health minister says

May 3, 2020

France to extend coronavirus health emergency, will quarantine all travelers for 14 days, health minister says

France plans to quarantine all travelers entering the country, including returning citizens, for two weeks as part of a new proposal to extend the health emergency put in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the country’s health minister said Saturday.

France offers subsidy to help lockdown cyclists stick to cycling after coronavirus restrictions lifted

April 30, 2020

France offers subsidy to help lockdown cyclists stick to cycling after coronavirus restrictions lifted

France is setting aside over $21 million to pay for bicycle repairs to help cyclists stick to cycling while keeping pollution levels low and public transportation light once coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Coronavirus pandemic doesn't stop French doctor, 98, from practicing, helping patients

April 29, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic doesn't stop French doctor, 98, from practicing, helping patients

As Dr. Christian Chenay approaches his 99th birthday, he remains committed to treating his patients, even during the coronavirus pandemic.

German, French healthcare workers bare all to protest PPE shortages

April 29, 2020

German, French healthcare workers bare all to protest PPE shortages

Healthcare workers in Germany and France are baring it all to raise awareness about shortages of personal protective equipment as they battle the coronavirus.

France, Spain outline plans to lift coronavirus lockdowns

April 28, 2020

France, Spain outline plans to lift coronavirus lockdowns

France and Spain unveiled stringent plans Tuesday to ease coronavirus restrictions after weeks of imposed lockdowns that have paralyzed the economies of two of the hardest-hit nations during the pandemic.

French police seize 140,000 coronavirus face masks intended for black market, reports say

April 27, 2020

French police seize 140,000 coronavirus face masks intended for black market, reports say

French police intercepted 140,000 coronavirus face masks before the highly sought-after medical supplies could be turned for profit on the black market, according to reports Sunday.

China puts pressure on EU to soften report about COVID-19 disinformation, threatening retaliation: report

April 27, 2020

China puts pressure on EU to soften report about COVID-19 disinformation, threatening retaliation: report

A European Union report accusing China and Russia of running a "global disinformation campaign" was significantly scaled back after pressure from Beijing and fears that, if China was blamed, it would withhold much-needed medical supplies around the world as retaliation.

Notre Dame Cathedral restoration paused by coronavirus to restart as protective measures for staff taken

April 27, 2020

Notre Dame Cathedral restoration paused by coronavirus to restart as protective measures for staff taken

France’s coronavirus lockdown may not be over yet, but workers at the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral are gearing up Monday for cleanup efforts to resume next week.

Tensions simmer in France as PM prepares plan to end lockdown

April 26, 2020

Tensions simmer in France as PM prepares plan to end lockdown

France prepares to roll back lockdown measures as the country strains under the economic and social repercussions.