France sees spike in COVID-19 cases, fatalities despite lockdown

Residents applaud to pay tribute to medical staff in Clichy, France, March 22, 2020. The activity can be seen in several cities in France. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in France has risen by 1,559 within a day to 16,018, while the death toll increased by 112 to 674 in total, Health General Director Jerome Salomon said on Sunday. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)