Inhabitants applaud to pay tribute to medical staff in Paris, on March 20, 2020, as a strict lock down comes into effect to stop the spread of the COVID-19 in the country. 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 Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM