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Added on the 12/03/2020 18:15:49 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Rome residents sing classic Italian song 'Bella Ciao' from their windows and balconies as the city remains under lockdown to contain a coronavirus outbreak which has killed over 7,000 worldwide. IMAGES
A few masked tourists brave Rome's transport system after the country began to shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops in a desperate bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus that has killed 827 in the country in just over two weeks. IMAGES of transport in Rome
The usually very touristic Trevi fountain in Rome has emptied as the country is under drastic measures to try and stop the spread of the virus. The authorities have just reopened the access of the fountain as there are very few people but might need to close it again in case of new crowds. IMAGES
Italians eat at restaurants and walk the streets of Trastevere in Rome on the eve of a partial lockdown. Schools, restaurants, shops and museums will close across most of the country, a year after it became the first European country to face a major outbreak. IMAGES
In Bordeaux, rare passers-by walk along the Place de la Comédie, which is usually very busy at the weekend. Police officers patrol the streets as France begins its second lockdown. 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.