French health minister Olivier Veran said that authorities may place Paris on maximum virus alert amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Watch: "We need a few days to confirm the trends, but if they are confirmed, we'll have no choice but to put it on maximum alert, from Monday," adding,"we are in a phase where the situation is worsening.

Madrid set for partial lockdown as Paris authorities eye 'maximum virus alert'

As France said there was no "second wave" in the country, Britain on Thursday extended the period of coronavirus self-isolation from seven to 10 days. Also Read: No masks for Nordic nations Britain had earlier introduced a 14-day quarantine period for anyone returning from Spain.

UK extends self-isolation period as Europe reels under heatwave amid pandemic

A man in north-western England has found a novel way to ward off loneliness and boredom in his neighbourhood during the coronavirus lockdown.

Toilet paper top prize at driveway bingo for self-isolating neighbours