France reports 423 cases of coronavirus infection, 7 deaths

A note showing the shortage of masks and hand sanitizer is seen at a supermarket in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, Paris, France, on March 5, 2020. France has confirmed 423 cases of coronavirus infection and seven patients had died of the virus, Health General Director Jerome Salomon said on Thursday evening. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)