2020-04-13

France

Coronavirus: Macron announces France lockdown extension until May 11

The French president has announced a month-long extension to a country-wide lockdown which began on March 17.

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Vietnamese designers put style into coronavirus face masks

Wearing a face mask in public is mandatory in Vietnam and authorities are fining anyone who flouts the rules.

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Food parcels given to those unable to work amid Johannesburg lockdown

Those receiving the essential packages included self-employed waste pickers who scour the city's rubbish for recyclables and are paid for the amount they collect.

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Climate Now

What influence on climate is the coronavirus lockdown really having?

In partnership with Copernicus

It seems like the world has come to a standstill, but what's the real impact of the Covid-19 confinement on the environment, pollution and climate change? We speak to experts to find out the facts.

13/04/2020

Sweden

'We do a lot to fight this pandemic,' insists Swedish minister

The Swedish government has advised people to work from home where possible and avoid crowded places after more than 10,000 confirmed cases and nearly 900 deaths from COVID-19. But they're finding themselves on the end of criticism for their approach.

13/04/2020

World News

Interactive: World sites pictured from space before and after lockdown

From Rio to Rome, see how the coronavirus lockdown has emptied key sites around the world.

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World News

European countries need to protect their companies from China takeover

EU competition chief warns pandemic has made firms vulnerable to foreign takeovers.

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Babies given tiny face shields in bid to stop spread of COVID-19

Experts believe children are more likely to be asymptotic carriers and could be inadvertently spreading the virus.

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Watch: Opera singer treats her Paris neighbours to an Easter show

Adèle Belmont, who said she recovered from COVID-19, said she wanted to thank neighbours for their support.

13/04/2020

Spain

COVID-19: Spain allows partial return to work as death toll slows

Workers in Spanish factories, construction and some offices have been going back to work as the government lifts restrictions on non-essential industries

13/04/2020

World News

France has avoided a COVID-19 food shortage - but for how long?

Farmers are worried that produce will rot in the fields as restrictions stop migrant workers from coming to pick fruit and vegetables.

13/04/2020

France

COVID-19 lockdown: What is France's exit strategy?

A new report claims mass testing and isolation of the sick is the only way to prevent a second wave of infections even after the lockdown ends.

13/04/2020

World News

Coronavirus: Lift lockdowns only slowly and carefully, warns WHO

Countries considering lifting lockdowns against COVID-19 should do so "with control", the World Health Organization has warned.

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Green News

The three largest toy manufacturers are phasing out plastic bit by bit

The toy makers behind LEGO and Barbie are going green, but the transition is 'long overdue.'

13/04/2020

Japan

Japanese cities empty after government toughens coronavirus measures

Police have been out in force on the streets of the Japanese capital to ensure people comply with toughened new measures against the spread of coronavirus.

13/04/2020

World News

Coronavirus: France deaths at 14,400 ahead Macron lockdown speech

Elsewhere in Europe, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from hospital on Sunday.

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