THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 19, 2020

A strict lockdown requiring most people in France to remain at home came into effect at midday on March 17, 2020, prohibiting all but essential outings in a bid to curb the coronavirus spread. The country has reported 148 deaths from the virus, a number that health experts warn could soar in the coming days, seriously straining the hospital system.Cargo trucks carrying basic goods are screened at a special lane on the North Luzon Expressway on Thursday.

Residents of a depressed community in Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City line up for relief goods being distributed by barangay officers on Thursday. Local officials in the barangay level are dipping into their calamity funds to provide relief assistance to communities affected by the Luzon lockdown, which government implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19, halting work and mass transport, among others.Health workers try out bikes lent by the Pasig City government on Thursday.

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