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Two new deaths from coronavirus have been reported in the region today, one in the Var and the other in the Alpes Maritimes
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It's been confirmed that the majority of beaches in the Alpes Maritimes will be reopening tomorrow
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France’s first weekend of freedom - This weekend marks the first weekend out of lockdown in France. So, what can you do this weekend?
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France's parliament has approved a bill aimed at fighting online hate which will oblige platforms and search engines to remove prohibited content within just one hour starting July 1st.
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According to two studies published today French scientists are warning about the side effects of the antimalaria drug used to treat Covid-19 and praised by Professor Raoult head of Marseille hospital.
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Free Covid-19 serological testing for the population of Monaco and its workforce is to begin next week.
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At least 150,000 schoolchildren are expected to return to school next week in France in those areas classified as green. 4,000 colleges will reopen for 6eme and 5eme students.
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French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has raised the prospect of cafes and restaurants being able to re-open on 2 June
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French Prime Minister Edouard Phillipe has presented the government’s support plan for the tourism sector in France. The Prime Minister said that the reopening of cafes and restaurants in France is planned for June 2nd in those regions classified as “green”.
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The Alpes-Maritimes and the Var have been placed on the yellow weather alert by Météo France with storms forecast.
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Weddings will be permitted in the town hall of Monaco from May 18th. Due to the health crisis the town hall of Monaco has been unable to perform ceremonies.
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Mayors from major cities across France, including Paris, have called for face masks to be mandatory in all public spaces. Current guidelines specify that a face covering must be worn when social distancing cannot be guaranteed. But some officials want stricter rules.
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The French government has announced that as part of the progressive ease on lockdown measures in France private gatherings of more than 10 people are finally allowed, but are still strongly discouraged.
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29 people have tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus in the Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region, in the past 24 hours, with the number of cases at its lowest in the PACA, according to figures from the Regional Health Agency.
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Figures released this evening show that there have been five deaths from the coronavirus in the Alpes Maritimes and the Var today. However, the number of people in hospital with the virus continues to decline
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The French government plans to invest 1.3 billion euros to revive the tourism sector which is an essential part of France’s economy.
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An accident on the A8 motorway at 8.30am this morning, between a heavy goods vehicle and a car, westbound in the direction of Aix-Nice at Vidauban has caused delays resulting in a lane closure.
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Following the Minister of health's declaration that "France is ready for large scale testing for the coronavirus’. Here is a breakdown of the latest report given by French media.
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A 17-year-old schoolgirl has died in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer. The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, when a group of young girls were walking by the water’s edge and the victim was hit by a wave.
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The mayor of Mougins, Richard Galy, has signed a municipal decree making it compulsory to wear a mask in certain areas
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A programme launched by the University of the Côte d’Azur plans to bring together professionals and students to act on the global environmental experience, which has come from the coronavirus crisis.
Forcing humanity to pause for a while the pandemic has led to a standstill for air, road and maritime traffic as well as a halt in industrial production.
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The latest report, from the Regional Health Agency, has shown that there were 7 additional deaths from coronavirus on Monday in the Alpes Maritimes and 5 in the Var.
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A gradual economic recovery has begun across France today with the reopening of shops and some factories.
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The town council of Saint-Tropez in the Var has announced measures being deployed to help restart business activities in the town.
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The Alpes Maritimes remains on a yellow weather alert with heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast. The warning was issued on Sunday evening at 6pm and will remain in place until noon.
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A fire has broken out during the night from Sunday to Monday, in Grasse.
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The Ile Verde elementary school on the route de Biot, in Valbonne, will not reopen this Monday morning due to a suspected case of Covid-19. A member of staff was reported to be suffering from symptoms last week.
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After 55 days of lockdown France today, will begin a progressive end to the lockdown. Those unable to return to work will continue to work from home, employers are obliged to have put in place the necessary health measures to make sure no employees are putting themselves at risk.
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