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epa08311425 French police officers control people as a strict lockdown comes into in effect to stop the spread of coronavirus Covid19, Paris, France, 21 March 2020. 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. EPA/JOEL SAGET / POOL MAXPPP OUT