Editorial photo #5570684 Social Issue
Coronavirus Emergency In Caen
A sign advices the public to respect the distance between them hanged on the Market barrier in Caen, France, on March 22, 2020 as a strict lockdown came into in effect in France to stop the spread of COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus. A strict lockdown requiring most people in France to remain at home came into effect at midday on March 17, 2020, prohibiting all but essential outings in a bid to curb the coronavirus spread. The government has said tens of thousands of police will be patrolling streets and issuing fines of 135 euros ($150) for people without a written declaration justifying their reasons for being out. (Photo by Ibrahim Ezzat/NurPhoto)
