General atmosphere on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, on March 16, 2020 a few hours before the order of staying at home to all French citizens comes into effect, in order to avoid the spreading of the novel coronavirus. French President asked people to stay at home to avoid the spreading the Covid-19, saying only necessary trips would be allowed and violations would be punished. The country has already shut cafes, restaurants, schools and universities and urged people to limit their movements. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM