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Monaco to ban pyrotechnics in enclosed public spaces following Crans-Montana fire
Monaco will ban all pyrotechnic devices, including sparklers, in enclosed public spaces following the deadly Crans-Montana fire that killed 40 people on New Year’s Day.
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Video sermons in English
St. Paul’s Anglican Church has started making online videos of their weekly sermons in English, so parishioners don’t have to miss out during the lockdown.
Council asks for markets to remain open
The National Council says it wants to keep the Condamine and Monte-Carlo markets open, despite the closure of all food markets this week across France.
Psychologists to join call centre
The government has added psychologists to the team at Monaco’s Covid-19 call centre as a growing number of people seek advice on how to cope with isolation and fear.
Extra coronavirus hospital needed now, says council
The National Council is calling on the Prince’s government to create a makeshift hospital in preparation for a surge in coronavirus cases in the Principality.
Call for blood donations
Despite the current Covid-19 crisis, the need for blood continues for patients at the Princess Grace Hospital Centre (CHPG).
Chloroquine approved at CHPG, banned in pharmacies
Chloroquine is being used “under very close medical supervision” in Monaco, the government has revealed. Meanwhile, pharmacies are banned from selling the drug amid concern over self-medication.
