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People mostly wearing face masks cross the street in the centre of Lyon. AP
People mostly wearing face masks cross the street in the centre of Lyon. AP
France extends tightened coronavirus lockdowns to more big cities
'The health situation in France, alas, is continuing to worsen,' health minister says