France reports third consecutive ‘accelerated’ daily death toll
French health authorities reported a record 499 new deaths from coronavirus on Tuesday, taking the total to 3,523, an increase of 17 percent in the … Read more
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France records worst daily coronavirus death toll
France recorded its worst daily coronavirus death toll on Monday, exceeding 3,000 for the first time, and army helicopters transported critical patients from the east … Read more
Photo Story: Eiffel Tower says “Merci” to health workers fighting virus
Health workers racing to save lives as France contends with one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks have received a huge show of gratitude with … Read more
Paris hospitals expected to reach full capacity in 48 hours
The increase in coronavirus patients in France, particularly in the capital, means hospitals in and around Paris will reach saturation point within 48 hours, the … Read more
France reports highest daily toll of coronavirus deaths, 16-year-old girl among victims
French health authorities reported 365 new deaths from coronavirus on Thursday, taking the total to 1,696. A 16-year-old girl was among them, making her France’s … Read more
France honours virus victims with church bells and candles
From famed Gothic cathedrals to modest village churches, places of worship around France rang their bells in collective prayer Wednesday for people who have died … Read more
France expecting big increase in victims
French health authorities reported 231 new deaths from coronavirus on Wednesday, taking the total to 1,331.
The rise in the number of deaths represents a … Read more
Top French hospital official says deaths higher than official tally
The number of people in France who have died from coronavirus is much higher than the official daily government tally, which only accounts for … Read more
French coronavirus death toll tops 1,000
France became the fifth country to report more than 1,000 deaths from coronavirus on Tuesday and a government body dealing with the outbreak suggested … Read more
France announces tougher confinement rules
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced on Monday evening stricter confinement rules that will go into effect on Tuesday.
“Taking your children out or going … Read more
Doctor among latest French victims as lockdown penalties toughened
French lawmakers approved tougher penalties for defying a nationwide confinement order as the coronavirus death toll rose on Sunday, with a first member of the … Read more
Amazon to cease shipping non-essential items to France and Italy
Amazon.com will stop shipping non-essential products to consumers in Italy and France, the company said on Saturday, representing an escalation in the e-commerce giant’s response … Read more
Boris Johnson’s dad to apply for French citizenship
The father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will apply for French citizenship once Brexit is done, reported today’s edition of the Sunday Times.
The … Read more
France records 112 coronavirus deaths in a day
France has recorded 112 coronavirus deaths in a day, taking its total to 562, the health ministry said on Saturday.
There have been 14,459 confirmed … Read more
IOC ‘putting us in danger’ – Pressure mounts for 2020 Tokyo Olympics postponement
Pressure mounted on Olympic organisers to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Games on Saturday after the powerful US track and field federation urged for this summer’s … Read more
No one is telling me we’ll be able to get a vaccine before winter ’21 – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday the earliest a vaccine against the coronavirus can be expected is at the end of 2021.
“No one is … Read more
Which countries imposed lockdown?
Four European Union member states have imposed lockdowns to combat the spread of the potentially deadly COVID-19 virus while travellers hoping to get into the … Read more
France joins Italy in highest daily deaths from coronavirus, Italian lockdown could be extended
Italy and France have had their highest numbers of deaths from coronavirus in a day, with 475 and 89 more fatalities respectively.
The deaths in … Read more
CoVid19 Update – Another dark day for Europe
Thirty-two more people have died in England after testing positive for coronavirus – taking the total number of UK deaths to 104. It follows the … Read more
#WeApplaud trends in France as population supports healthcare workers
COVID19: #Weapplaud trends in France as population supports healthcare workers
As France edges perilously close to the 8,000th patient mark, placing the health care … Read more
Life during lockdown, the French way
The French population has officially started living in lockdown conditions as of noon today. The government has instructed everyone to limit their movements as much … Read more
CoVid 19 knows no old, young, poor or rich, it has no country, no religion too…
Iran’s Ambassador in France Bahram Qasemi said on Monday that coronavirus does not know people and country, old and young and poor and rich, and … Read more
We are at war – Macron
“We are at war” through these words, the French President Macron urged the French to stay home as he announced tougher new 15-day restrictions to … Read more
France’s coronavirus situation ‘deteriorating very fast’
The coronavirus outbreak in France is “very worrying” and “deteriorating very fast”, the head of the country’s health service said Monday.
“The number of cases … Read more
Macron, Merkel to discuss coronavirus, borders
French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the coronavirus and the topic of border controls on Monday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and leading EU … Read more
Record-low turnout in French municipal elections
French voters cast their ballots Sunday in nationwide municipal elections, which saw a record-low turnout after the government ordered cafés, restaurants and all “non-essential” businesses … Read more
France votes in municipal elections despite CoVid-19 fears
Voters in France are taking to the polls on today despite fears over the spread of the coronavirus.
President Emmanuel Macron, for whom the two-round … Read more
French Prime Minister announces closure of cafes, shops, restaurants and cinemas
France is closing its bars, restaurants and other non-essential outlets as it joins other European countries introducing stricter controls to stop the spread of COVID-19.… Read more
Universities, schools and crèches closed in France – 70 year olds to stay home
In a televised address, French President Emanuel Macron ordered that schools, creches and universities across France will be closed from Monday and asked people over … Read more
Photo Story: Ceremony to honour victims of terror attacks in Europe in Paris
Spain’s King Felipe VI (C) delivers a speech during a ceremony to honour victims of terror attacks in Europe, on the 16th anniversary of Madrid … Read more