In its worst performance since 1945, the French economy shrank around 6% in the first quarter of this year as the coronavirus pandemic decimated business activity

French economy shrinks 6% in Q1

France on Monday reported its highest coronavirus death toll in the 24-hour period with 833 more people dying in hospitals and nursing homes. "We have not reached the end of the ascent of this epidemic," Health Minster Olivier Veran told reporters.

With record 833 new fatalities, France death toll nears 9,000

Spain said on Saturday that it would extend its lockdown by two weeks to April 25 after the number of coronavirus cases surpassed those in Italy.

Spain extends lockdown across country till April 25

The global death toll due to the lethal coronavirus has surpassed 64,000. Over 708 new COVID-19 deaths have been reported in UK in 24 hours. Despite several warnings from authorities to stay at home, people are not following guidelines.

UK residents hit beaches, parks amid lockdown | Coronavirus Pandemic

Queen Elizabeth II is set to address to the nation and commonwealth countries about the coronavirus pandemic. In the message, the Queen will urge people to rise to the challenge posed by the coronavirus outbreak and will personally thank frontline healthcare staff and other key workers for their efforts during the crisis.

Queen Elizabeth II to address nation over COVID-19

The global death toll due to the lethal coronavirus has surpassed 64,000. Reports suggests that 85% of COVID-19 deaths in Europe has occurred in Spain, Italy, France and United Kingdom.

Over 708 new COVID-19 deaths reported in UK in 24 hours

French health authorities on Sunday said that 292 died due to novel coronavirus on Sunday, up 13% from the previous day and taking the total to 2,606 since March 1.

France reports 2,606 novel coronavirus deaths, up 13% from previous day

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The death toll rises in France due to Coronavirus. In France, 365 people including a 16-year-old teenager died during the last 24 hours.This is the highest number of deaths in a day due to this epidemic in the country.

Coronavirus outbreak: France under a complete lockdown

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the Group of Seven powers were united in opposing China's coronavirus "disinformation," but European allies emphasized cooperation to fight the global pandemic.

Pompeo attacks Chinese virus campaign at G7 as Europeans seek cooperation

The death toll in Italy has witnessed a spike yet again. Italy has reported 743 new deaths in the last 24 hours. Similarly, France has seen a big leap in the number of deaths due to the COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. With new 240 deaths, the death toll in France stand at 1,100.

Italy reports 743 new coronavirus deaths, France death toll reaches 1,100

Two more doctors have died after contracting the coronavirus in France, officials said on Monday, a day after the country reported the first death of a doctor treating COVID-19 patients.

Two more doctors die from coronavirus in France

Coronavirus Pandemic in Italy: China provides medical facility Italy took a sigh of relief as the daily death toll of coronavirus in the country fell sharply after a record number of 800 deaths that took place on Saturday, but still, the country is facing worsen condition. China is ready to provide medical facility to Italy.

Coronavirus Pandemic in Italy: China provides medical facility

France Parliament declares State health emergency in this pandemic situation. Lockdown in France, Spain and Italy may extend for two weeks more.

France Declares State Health Emergency

France's military will send a helicopter-carrier to Corsica this weekend to evacuate coronavirus patients from the capital Ajaccio's overstretched hospital, authorities of the French Mediterranean island said Friday.

French government to evacuate coronavirus patients from Corsica island

More than 9,000 people are Infected with COVID-19 in France with 264 fatalities. In the last 24 hours alone 89 new deaths were reported in France.

Coronavirus Pandemic: More than 9,000 Infected with COVID-19 in France

Even as G20 is set to meet via video conference for a global coordinated after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal, France has welcomed the development saying they expect India to be very dynamic. French envoy Emmanuel Lenain speaking exclusively to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal said, "we expect India to be very dynamic in raising the issue within G20."

WION Dispatch: France welcomes India's active role in G20, Lauds SAARC video conference

European plane maker airbus now stopping to production and assembling activities in France and Spain for the next four days. This is to fight coronavirus outbreak in the region.

WION Wallet: Airbus production hit by coronavirus outbreak

Global landmarks stand empty due to the fear of Covid 19. Tourist sites are even closed. Coronavirus causes many locations to be shut.

Wion Fineprint: Global landmarks stand empty due to Coronavirus

France will mobilise 45 billion euros ($50.22 billion) in crisis measures to help its companies, with the economy expected to contract 1% this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday.

France to mobilise 45 billion euros as economy slumps 1% in 2020

Parisians thronged the city's rail stations and took to the highway early on Tuesday to escape the French capital before a lockdown imposed to slow the rate of coronavirus contagion kicked in at midday.

Parisians flee to the countryside ahead of coronavirus lockdown

France announces movement restriction due to coronavirus. Country deploys thousand police forces to ensure lockdown in the roads.

France deploy thousands police forces to ensure lockdown

Parisians appeared to ignore the French government's instructions to maintain safe distances between each other to curb the spread of the coronavirus, as they headed outdoors on Sunday (March 15) to enjoy some sun.

Parisians brush off virus fears to enjoy some sun

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