FRANCE
France becomes latest country to go into lockdown in battle against coronavirus
France has become the latest country to go into coronavirus lockdown, with the government ordering the closure of shops, cinemas, restaurants and cafés from tonight for the foreseeable future.
Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has asked citizens to work from home and to only go outside to buy essential supplies, take light exercise, and vote in this weekend’s local elections.
All non-essential businesses will be closed and although public transport will remain open, Mr Philippe encouraged residents to limit their use, telling them not to travel between towns unless essential.
GERMANY
Coronavirus cases in Germany
As of March 14, 2020, 8 pm
4,525 confirmed
46 recovered
8 deaths