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Thousands of French citizens ignore quarantine as cops issue nearly 39,000 citations for violating lockdown

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020By Editor

French law enforcers have slapped fines on tens of thousands of uncooperative citizens, less than a week after the government introduced restrictions on non-essential travel and business in an effort to combat Covid-19. … Read More >Thousands of French citizens ignore quarantine as cops issue nearly 39,000 citations for violating lockdown

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Coronavirus death toll in Spain surpasses 1,000 after spiking by 200+ in one day

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020By Editor

The number of Covid-19 fatalities in Spain has jumped to more than 1,000 on Friday, with 19,980 people being infected, the health authorities said. … Read More >Coronavirus death toll in Spain surpasses 1,000 after spiking by 200+ in one day

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Germany says coronavirus LOCKDOWN will happen if people continue to socialize & Saturday’s the ‘decisive’ test

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020By Editor

Saturday will be the crucial day for German officials to decide whether a strict lockdown is needed to slow the spread of Covid-19 – and the decision will depend on whether people can voluntarily rein in their socializing or not. … Read More >Germany says coronavirus LOCKDOWN will happen if people continue to socialize & Saturday’s the ‘decisive’ test

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Pentagon sends 2,600 Europe-based personnel into QUARANTINE after 35 test positive for coronavirus

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020By Editor

Thousands of US troops and military staff based in Europe have been ordered into self-isolation after at least 35 of them tested positive for Covid-19, further complicating Washington’s power projection across the Atlantic. … Read More >Pentagon sends 2,600 Europe-based personnel into QUARANTINE after 35 test positive for coronavirus

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Swiss govt bans gatherings of more than FIVE people as Covid-19 infects nearly 1,000 in 24hrs

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020By Editor

Switzerland has banned gatherings of more than five people in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus after the number of cases jumped nearly 1,000 in a day. … Read More >Swiss govt bans gatherings of more than FIVE people as Covid-19 infects nearly 1,000 in 24hrs

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Italy reports record number of new coronavirus deaths, with 627 in one day

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020By Editor

The Covid-19 death toll in Italy has soared, with 627 patients dying of the illness overnight. The increase is by far the largest daily rise since the virus first appeared in the country over a month ago. … Read More >Italy reports record number of new coronavirus deaths, with 627 in one day

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Bavaria on lockdown: First German state to ‘shut down public life almost completely’ for 2 weeks in bid to stop Covid-19

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020By Editor

Bavaria will introduce tight restrictions on movement for two weeks in the hope of containing the Covid-19 pandemic that has seized Europe, making it the first German state to introduce a lockdown. … Read More >Bavaria on lockdown: First German state to ‘shut down public life almost completely’ for 2 weeks in bid to stop Covid-19

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I am Cartacus! French shopper wields TROLLEY as panic buying violence escalates (VIDEO)

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus crisis has created some truly heartwarming moments of solidarity and compassion. Alas, it has also drawn out the darker side of humanity, as evidenced by footage of a brawl outside a French supermarket. … Read More >I am Cartacus! French shopper wields TROLLEY as panic buying violence escalates (VIDEO)

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Paris police restrict movements and GATHERINGS in city center ahead of weekend

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020By Editor

Police in Paris have tightened restrictions in the French capital, banning movement and gatherings at prominent locations in the city center ahead of the weekend. … Read More >Paris police restrict movements and GATHERINGS in city center ahead of weekend

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Martial law? Lombardy enlists military to enforce lockdown as Italy’s hardest-hit region continues to reel from Covid-19

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020By Editor

Lombardy has announced that the Italian military will work to ensure that residents are complying with a quarantine to stop the spread of coronavirus. Efforts to contain the virus have been unsuccessful, officials said. … Read More >Martial law? Lombardy enlists military to enforce lockdown as Italy’s hardest-hit region continues to reel from Covid-19