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Coronavirus: Those infected in polluted cities 'more likely to die'

The European Public Health Alliance cites evidence from a 2003 report into the SARS outbreak.

France

Watch: Macron announces lockdown to stop spread of coronavirus

Macron urges the French to stay home and announces tougher new 15-day restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus

Romania

Romania declares state of emergency over Covid-19 outbreak

It's the latest EU country to make the declaration as the number of infections rise across the continent.

USA

Euroviews. Trump's coronavirus denial could lead to a financial crisis. Here's how to stop it ǀ View

It's one thing to use monetary and fiscal policy to psych up an economy that's psyched out. It's another when there is something incredibly real to fear.

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United Kingdom

Euroviews. Tough conversations about end of life care can no longer be avoided as coronavirus spreads ǀ View

In the coming weeks, we may start to see more families having conversations about how they will plan for a relative being in hospital, any wishes they might have when it comes to dying, and indeed arrangement after their death.

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Tourists stranded across Europe as Covid-19 lockdowns kick in

Thousands of travellers have been left in limbo as airlines cancel flights and governments introduce border checks.

France

In pictures: Paris streets remain busy despite partial lockdown

Tougher measures to cut the spreading of COVID-19 didn’t stop Parisians and tourists hitting the streets on Sunday.

Italy

Milan under lockdown – diary of a silent city

Marina is a freelance journalist and photographer. She lives in a flat together with her boyfriend. For the past few weeks, she has kept a diary – she shares her thoughts with Euronews.

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Ursula von der Leyen tells EU countries to share medical supplies

The EU commision has a clear message for member states: medical equipment must be shared within the bloc. The commission President said no country has the capacity to produce on its own what will be needed to fight against coronavirus.

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Spanish take to their balconies to applaud medical staff

The tribute came in response to calls on social media for people to express their appreciation to Spain's medical professionals.

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Paratrooper supports Italy with skydive in Rome

An Italian Army paratrooper has flown a giant Italian flag above the skies of Rome in a demonstration of solidarity with the country, which is in lockdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: spread, immunity and recovery

How fast does it spread? What does it feel like? Your coronavirus questions answered.

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How the new coronavirus could change our behaviour

The coronavirus is “ political gift for nativist nationalists and protectionists." Here's how the pandemic could affect our culture and view of our world.

France

Record low turnout in French municipal elections amidst epidemic

The country decided to press ahead with nationwide municipal elections but has ordered special measures to keep people at a safe distance and to sanitise surfaces

World News

'You can't fight a fire blindfolded': WHO urges more COVID-19 tests

"We cannot fight this pandemic without knowing who has it," said the director-general of WHO, urging more tests for COVID-19.

Italy

What's it like travelling through Italy amid the COVID-19 lockdown?

Journalist Michele Carlino guides us through a trip from Calabria to Lyon and finds the situation is worlds apart once we reach France.

Greece

NGO calls to evacuate migrant camps in Greece amid COVID-19 fears

People in Greece's migrant camps do not have sufficient access to water and soap and need to be evacuated immediately, says MSF.

World News

Expert: World 'nowhere near ready' for outbreaks like COVID-19

“With increasing population, with increasing environmental destruction, we are likely to see an accelerating rate of these types of outbreaks," an epidemiologist says.

Italy

Watch: Italians defy lockdown by filling the streets with song

‘Canto della Verbena’ is the traditional song from the Tuscan town of Siena.

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Interpol warns fraudsters are using coronavirus fears to scam victims

Interpol has listed a number of scams that have been reported to it by member countries in the wake of the COVID-19 emergency