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Added on the 17/03/2020 11:34:04 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
In the midst of a heatwave, Parisians stroll along the banks of the Seine, where masks are now compulsory. The abnormal heat spell will continue at least until Wednesday in the capital. IMAGES
A handful of Parisians brave the threat of a police fine to soak up the sunshine on a warm spring day in the French capital. By the time police arrive to check people for the appropriate authorisation for going outside there are few remaining at the tourist hotspot. It is the 52nd day of confinement, set in place to curb the spread of coronavirus. France will gradually begin easing its lockdown restrictions from May 11. IMAGES
As of this morning, Germans must wear masks on public transportation to protect themselves and other passengers from COVID-19. IMAGES of people wearing masks in Berlin
Despite being confined, many Parisians, armed with masks and sunglasses, shop in the rue Mouffetard in Paris, trying to keep a safe distance from each other on what is the 34th day of the French lockdown. IMAGES
The residents of the 19th arrondissement of Paris applaud for healthcare staff from their windows, just before Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation on France's 28th day of confinement, decreed by the government to fight against the spread of coronavirus. IMAGES