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Added on the 30/10/2020 10:32:35 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Cars, pedestrians and joggers are on Paris's Champs-Elysées on the morning of the 35th day of France's lockdown, aimed at fighting the coronavirus epidemic. The strict confinement, which entered into force on March 17, will start being lifted in phases on May 11. IMAGES
The Promenade des Anglais in Nice is almost deserted during this first weekend of confinement as the region battles an increasingly worrying number of Covid-19 cases. IMAGES
With just five days to go before the progressive lifting of the coronavirus lockdown in France, traffic on the famous Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris is slowly picking up and the number of pedestrians, often wearing masks, is slightly higher than in previous weeks. IMAGES
Joggers leave the Saint-Martin canal in Paris as all individual sporting activities are banned from 10 a.m to 7 p.m to keep people from bending anti-coronavirus lockdown measures. President Emmanuel Macron is expected to warn France its lockdown to combat the coronavirus must go on for several more weeks at least, while also outlining how the country will recover from the crisis. IMAGES
It's not your average Monday morning on the Champs-Elysees. The Paris hotspot lies practically deserted on the 21st day of lockdown, while Place de la Concorde is no busier. France imposed a nationwide stay-at-home order from March 17 after shuttering all nonessential businesses. Officials have said the lockdown will last until at least April 15. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.