France Covid-19
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Paris bans French ‘freedom convoy’ inspired by Ottawa trucker protestsProtesters set out from southern France on Wednesday in what they call a "freedom convoy" that will converge on Paris and Brussels to demand an end to COVID-19 restrictions.WorldFeb 10, 2022
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France reports more than 100,000 COVID-19 cases on Christmas DayMost new infections are linked to the Omicron variant, which government experts predict will be dominant in France in the coming days.HealthDec 26, 2021
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France lockdown: What went wrong and what can Canada learn?What's happening in France -- and why -- shares some parallels with the resurgence of the coronavirus in Canada.WorldOct 29, 2020
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France not planning nationwide lockdown to deal with spike in coronavirus casesNew measures would include fast-tracked testing for priority cases to reduce time spent waiting for results, and targeted restrictions in areas hit especially hard.WorldSep 11, 2020
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France to auction off some of country’s antique furniture for COVID-19 reliefSome pieces up for auction date back to the 19th century during Louis-Philippe I's reign.TrendingMay 1, 2020
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France faces tough weeks ahead in its fight against the coronavirus, PM warnsThe outbreak initially took hold in eastern France, where hospitals have become overwhelmed, and has been spreading west.HealthMar 28, 2020
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‘We are at war’: France mobilizes army, tightens lockdown over coronavirus outbreakFrench President Emmanuel Macron said that from Tuesday midday, people should stay at home unless it was to buy groceries, travel to work, exercise or for medical care. Anyone flouting the restrictions, in place for at least the next two weeks, would be punished.HealthMar 16, 2020
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COVID-19: France bans indoor gatherings of more than 5,000 in bid to fight new virusThe number of French cases almost doubled, to 100, on Saturday. Of those 86 are hospitalized, two have died and 12 have recovered.HealthFeb 29, 2020
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