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France reports 231 more virus deaths, taking total to 1,331

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French officials said that the overall number of coronavirus cases had risen to 25,233, a rise of about 13% in 24 hours.

France sends 'medical fast train' to relocate the sick

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The high-speed TGV, which left from Paris for Strasbourg and Mulhouse, transported four patients per coach with a medical team.

‘Everyone is afraid of everyone’: life in lockdown France

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France has a confirmed case count of more than 22,600, the fourth highest in Europe.

France unveils $4.3 billion support package for startups

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Aim of measure is to help the country’s startups survive the coronavirus pandemic and maintain cash levels between fundraising rounds.

French death toll 'much higher' than official data says hospital chief

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Frédéric Valletoux, president of the French Hospitals Federation, said  official numbers do not take account of deaths in retirement homes as well as some people who die at home.

France's virus death toll rises by 240 to 1,100

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A French public health official also said there are 2,516 people needing life support.

'Astérix' illustrator and writer Albert Uderzo dies at 92

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The comic, which has a cult following, particularly in Europe, has also become a major film franchise, both in animated and live-action form.

France’s virus death toll rises by 186 to 860, lockdown to last 'weeks'

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As France entered the second week of a nationwide lockdown, the toal number of confirmed coronavirus cases also increased Monday to 19,856, or a rise of about 20 percent in 24 hours.

Clinical trials start in France for potential virus treatment

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There will be 800 patients in France, where clinical trials were launched at the weekend.

Half of French football clubs 'face bankruptcy over virus'

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Bernard Caiazzo, president of the group which represents clubs in the French top flight, also said that the season will not resume until 'at best on June 15'.