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Added on the 17/04/2020 22:30:57 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Musicians and singers living in a building in the Barbès district of Paris improvise a concert from their windows, in homage to the medical staff on the front line against the coronavirus epidemic. The coronavirus epidemic has killed 108 more people in France over the last 24 hours, bringing the total death toll from the outbreak in the country to 372. IMAGES
The Eiffel Tower pays tribute with a special light show spelling "Merci" to France's healthcare workers, who are on the frontline of the coronavirus fight. IMAGES
Laeticia Hallyday and her daughters unveil a street sign for the 'Johnny Hallyday Esplanade', which commemorates her ex-husband, rocker Johnny Hallyday. It is located at the Accor Arena in Paris. The ceremony is held in front of hundreds of fans - many of whom travelled from all over France for the ceremony and a special concert to be held Tuesday - sheltered under umbrellas. IMAGES
Around 300 volunteer healthcare workers arrive at Orly aiport to head to the French overseas territories of Martinique and Guadeloupe where hospitals are overwhelmed with Covid-19 cases. IMAGES
Argentine healthcare workers from San Martin general Hospital in La Plata receive their second doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19. Argentina is one of the first countries in the world to use the Russian Sputnik V vaccine and has also signed deals to purchase the AstraZeneca/Oxford and Covax vaccines. IMAGES