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Added on the 17/07/2021 00:47:07 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Restaurants close down in Madrid's Plaza de Santa Ana shortly before a national night-time curfew aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus comes into effect for at least 15 days. Spain declared a national state of emergency on Monday. IMAGES
The last passers-by rush to take the metro, while restaurants close their doors in Place de la Bastille in Paris a few minutes before curfew takes effect, a measure taken for at least four weeks by the government after an alarming surge in Covid-19 cases. IMAGES
People working in hospitality take to the streets in Barcelona, making noise with pots and pans and throwing eggs at the town hall after the regional government of Catalonia announced they were shutting down bars and restaurants in an effort to stop the spead of Covid. IMAGES
People in London were forced to end celebrations early as London's pubs closed at 10.p.m. in line with England's new coronvirus curfew aimed at halting the rise of Covid-19 cases. IMAGES
Workers take buses to rush home just in time for the night curfew in Senegal's capital, Dakar. Senegal has recorded 1492 coronavirus cases to date, with 13 fatalities. The government has shut schools, banned travel between cities and required people to wear a mask in public transport and shops, and imposed a strict night-time curfew. 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.