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Anti-malaria drugs should be tested to tackle COVID-19 says Macron

The French leader said the controversial dual therapy championed by Didier Raoult involving anti-malaria drugs should be vigorously tested as soon as possible.

16/04/2020

France

Tour de France postponed until August due to coronavirus pandemic

The French cycling event was delayed following President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that events with large crowds could not take place until at least mid-July.

15/04/2020

France

In pictures: The restoration project bringing Notre-Dame back to life

Euronews takes a virtual tour of the monument, looking at the restoration work that was being conducted prior to the lockdown.

15/04/2020

France

Why COVID-19 is putting the rescue of Notre Dame at risk

The Paris cathedral was ravaged by flames a year ago. Now the coronavirus lockdown is putting its rescue at risk.

15/04/2020

France

'Netflix and ill' anyone? Online dating in the time of coronavirus

In Spain, the use of dating apps has surged with Tinder registering an increased of 94.4% among those under 35.

14/04/2020

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.

13/04/2020

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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

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

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‘Don’t Stop Me Now’: Lyon choir sings from lockdown

Meet the France-based choir who are refusing to let confinement hold them back.

10/04/2020

France

COVID-19: Macron meets biologist campaigning for chroloquine treatment

Raoult, a prominent virologist, has caused controversy within the French scientific community for insisting the anti-malaria drug chloroquine can beat the novel coronavirus.

10/04/2020

France

Hunters and gamekeepers helped police enforce lockdown in France

French hunters and gamekeepers were requisitioned to help police enforce the country's coronavirus lockdown for a weekend.

09/04/2020

France

Coronavirus: 40 suspected cases aboard French navy ship

The `Ministry of Armed Forces say the sailors have been placed "under reinforced medical observation" after recently displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

08/04/2020

France

French care homes hit hard as COVID-19 deaths mount

Around a third of all deaths from the disease in the country have come from within retirement communities.

08/04/2020

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The new AI system safeguarding premature babies from infection

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers in Rennes are developing a new digital system to detect infections in premature babies and help safeguard them.

06/04/2020

France

Coronavirus: Impacts from COVID-19 derail 5G roll out in the EU

EU member states were due to make a decision on the roll out of 5G by the end of June, but this has now been delayed.

06/04/2020

France

In pictures: Entertaining children through the coronavirus crisis

As schools are closed amidst the coronavirus pandemic, this family is travelling around the world from their living room.

04/04/2020

France

Two dead and several others injured in French knife attack

A man has killed at least two people and injured four others in a knife attack in the southeastern French department of Drôme.

04/04/2020

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Parisian entertains neighbours with nightly quiz during confinement

Confinement in France has seen some neighbours get together after the nightly clapping of healthcare workers.

04/04/2020

France

Euronews donates ad space for coronavirus public health messages

Three major international broadcasters have committed €46 million worth of advertising space to help health authorities deliver public health messages to battle the coronavirus outbreak.

02/04/2020

France

France warns of serious side effects of coronavirus ‘miracle cures’

The French medicine body has warned against using anti-malaria drugs to treat coronavirus, warning of possible fatalities.

02/04/2020

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Hitting the right note: French orchestra plays on despite lockdown

French musicians have been getting into the rhythm of confinement - by performing an orchestral piece from home.

02/04/2020

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COVID-19 patients transferred away to ease pressure on Paris hospitals

It's part of moves to free up capacity in Paris with the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic expected in the coming week.

01/04/2020

France

'I self-isolate in a car park': Homeless struggle amid French lockdown

Euronews has been out with France's Red Cross as it helps the vulnerable cope during the coronavirus lockdown.

01/04/2020

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Baby blues as some mothers separated from newborn amid COVID-19 fears

You’re finding self-isolation hard? Some parents are now being separated from their babies immediately after birth.

31/03/2020

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Meet the researchers using sea turtles to learn more about cyclones

In partnership with the European Commission

Scientists on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean have enlisted sea turtles to help with vital research into tropical cyclones

30/03/2020

France

Tails up? Is wildlife the big beneficiary of the COVID-19 lockdown?

For researchers, the lockdown is a catch-22 situation because the reduced human presence has disrupted animals' behaviour but they can't study it as they're stuck at home.

30/03/2020