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IN PICTURES: The French brotherhood braving the epidemic to provide decent burials for the destitute

A quarter of food markets in France to reopen after coronavirus shutdown

A total of 2,500 food markets can return to business this week after they were granted an exemption from the French government's coronavirus lockdown ban

French drug watchdog warns of dangerous side effects of coronavirus treatments

Another two dozen patients have reported undesirable side effects after taking Plaquenil - the brand name of hydroxychloroquine - the watch dog reported.

Coronavirus: Death toll in France passes 3,000 after record 418 fatalities in one day

As France anxiously awaits the peak of the coronavirus epidemic, the death toll made a record high jump today as 418 people died in 24 hours

"The fear is that we are going to have say to sick people on stretchers: 'Sorry, we have no more beds'."

How to have a virtual night out in France during lockdown

Theatre, ballet, music - there's lots on offer for a virtual night out

When you're going to do something, you just need to do something really quick (promise!) first.

French word of the day: Vite fait

ANALYSIS: When will the coronavirus epidemic peak in France?

France sets up website for people wanting to help out during coronavirus crisis

“This is not a wave. A wave hits you and leaves. This is a flood - the water is slowly rising, filling all the rooms until there's nowhere to escape."

If you've been wondering how you can help out, there is now a website for volunteers

What if you have a health problem other than coronavirus in France?

Here's what is in place for non-coronavirus healthcare, including contraception, pregnancy care and an alert system for domestic violence victims #masque19

Coronavirus death toll in France rises above 2,500 after almost 300 fatalities in 24 hours

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France evacuates coronavirus internationally and regionally from overflowing hospitals

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As of Saturday France counted 4,273 patients in intensive care, almost 500 more than on Friday. In total there are some 17,620 coronavirus patients in hospital, 1,888 more than on Friday. Death toll reaches 2,314, 319 more than Friday

In Maps: How the coronavirus epidemic has hit different parts of France

Latest on the coronavirus epidemic from the French PM this evening: "The first 15 days of April will be even more difficult, indeed more difficult than the 15 days which have just passed," said Edouard Philippe.

Coronavirus: French PM warns 'first 15 days of April will be even more difficult'

Of the 3,787 people currently in intensive care in French hospitals, 42 were aged below 30, national health chief Jérôme Salomon said on Friday evening.

France braces for weekend surge as coronavirus death toll reaches 1,995

BREAKING: France's coronavirus lockdown extended by two weeks

French phrase of the day: Rester en forme

It's not unexpected, but France's lockdown period has been extended until - at least - April 15th

Famous French market Rungis goes online for home fruit and veg deliveries

Coronavirus across Europe: An inside view into the developing crisis in different countries

We may be in lockdown but it's still Friday . . .

UK government tells owners of second homes in France to stay in Britain

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We've had a few questions about this but the advice from both governments is clear - stay put

France's PM warns of 'extremely high' surge of coronavirus cases in the next few days

Contrôle technique: Extension on car safety tests during France's lockdown

The Prime Minister's warning echoes that of health chiefs who have said the next few days will be very difficult

Brittany Ferries announced this morning it is suspending all passenger services

What we know about the 16-year-old girl who is France's youngest coronavirus victim

"You have to stop thinking that this only affects the elderly. No one is invincible," said her older sister

France has faced criticism for not testing widely enough

France to roll out fuller coronavirus testing as more than 350 die in 24 hours

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Coronavirus: The measures France is taking to shore up its economy

Warning over fake French police stops and coronavirus scams

Sadly there are scumbags who will use a global pandemic in which thousands are dying as an opportunity to commit crime

Five ways to take a virtual trip around France