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The Champs-Elysées in Paris is almost deserted on the 5th day of confinement in France. 900 million people around the world are confined to their homes in the hope of stopping the coronavirus pandemic, which has already claimed more than 11,400 lives. 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
The Champs-Elysées is almost deserted on the 13th day of lockdown in France, a rare phenomenon that the few passers-by on the Place de la Concorde do not hesitate to immortalise in photos. IMAGES
A few cars, a handful of people and an empty avenue lined with closed shops. It's just another day of lockdown on the Champs-Elysees. France on Friday extended its coronavirus lockdown for another two weeks as Prime Minister Edouard Philippe warned of "difficult days" to come following a surge in cases that is beginning to put the French health system under pressure. IMAGES
The sun rises on a once-again deserted Champs-Elysées in Paris as France enters its 10th day of confinement. 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.