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Coronavirus treatment: Clinical drug trials to test chloroquine

Many have talked up the antimalarial drug chloroquine and its potential for treating COVID-19. As Europe begins clinical trials of the drug, is it just hype?

France

Coronavirus: First French hospital doctor dies of COVID-19

The doctor was from the Oise department, one of the first French areas to be heavily hit by the virus.

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Dancers determined to continue practice in confinement

Practice is scheduled every day at 11 a.m. - online.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson's father to apply for French citizenship

The request for French nationality of Stanley Johnson, 79 , was revealed by his daughter Rachel in a book published last week.

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France

French parliament declares 'state of health emergency'

French parliament declares 'state of health emergency'

France

Iran releases French researcher Roland Marchal in exchange deal

After nine and a half months in detention, Iran released French researcher Roland Marchal amid the coronavirus outbreak.

France

Cleaning up? Coronavirus sparks surge in demand for Marseille soap

The Savonnerie de la Licorne has seen its shop sales increase 30% and delivery orders quadruple since Italy declared a state of emergency over coronavirus.

France

France's homeless 'fined for being outside' during COVID-19 lockdown

France's coronavirus lockdown has left the homeless in a catch-22 situation: nowhere to go, but they cannot stay in public places.

France

Coronavirus in France: what can you actually do in lockdown time?

Keeping fit under the French lockdown is going to be tough" 1km or 2km is fine 'but not a 10k' authorities say

World News

In pictures: How coronavirus is changing our daily routines

This selection of the best images from around the world shows how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting our daily lives.

France

Coronavirus: France bans access to beaches and mountains

Going out? Enjoying a leisurely stroll beside the seaside? You're going against France's lockdown measures

France

Coronavirus: Cannes Film Festival postponed due to outbreak

Because of the global spread of the novel coronavirus, even a virus-free France would have difficulty drawing — and keeping healthy — filmmakers, executives and press from around the world.

France

People left cities for the coast in France before the lockdown

People fled cities in France so they could spend the #coronavirus confinement on the Atlantic coast.

Senegal

Senegal's government says it cannot bring back students from Wuhan

Senegal's government says it can't afford to bring home its citizens studying in China.

France

France opens homeless self-isolation centres amid coronavirus pandemic

Sanitary isolation centres will open in Paris on Friday and in Toulouse as soon as Wednesday night, French authorities have announced.

France

Rail worker dead after 'being hit by train' near Strasbourg

One rail worker is dead and another seriously injured after being hit by a train near Strasbourg, eastern France.

France

Love in the time of coronavirus: How to live together under lockdown

The divorce rate in China spiked after quarantine ended. Here's how to get through the next few weeks without killing each other.

Europe Decoded

What do we know about ibuprofen and COVID-19?

France's health minister suggested on Saturday that NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, could aggravate COVID-19.

France

#WeApplaud: Hashtag launched to show solidarity to health workers

Numerous hashtags have been launched including #OnApplaudit and #TousAlaFenêtre, calling on people across France to take to their windows on the first night of the shutdown to applaud healthcare workers.

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France enters lockdown

A strict lockdown requiring most people in France to remain at home came into effect at midday Tuesday