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Added on the 20/03/2020 09:10:58 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The traffic on the Champs-Elysées is smooth with only a few pedestrians, joggers and cyclists venturing outside, as Paris awakens on day two of France's near total lockdown in a bid to halt the rapid spread of the coronavirus. IMAGES
No traffic jams but a steady flow of cars on Place de l'Opera in central Paris on the fourth day since France started easing its coronavirus lockdown. IMAGES
On the 34th day of France's lockdown against the coronavirus, time in the Pantheon district of Paris seems to stand still. On a warm, spring day only the sound of a few walkers, joggers and the occasional vehicle break the silence. 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
On the 25th day of France's lockdown imposed to combat the coronavirus crisis, La Defense lies practically deserted. Gone are the usual 180,000 employees circulating in Paris' business district. In their place, a handful of people come to do their shopping. 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.