Category: covid-19

Portraits of Parisians mobilized during confinement, projected onto the Eiffel Tower

A tribute will be paid this Sunday May 10 to the Parisians mobilized on the ground during the confinement, announced the City of Paris in a press release this Friday. The portrait of several inhabitants of the capital will be projected on the Eiffel Tower.

They were on the front line during containment. And even since the start of the coronavirus epidemic in Paris. Caregivers, teachers, volunteers, garbage collectors … will be honored by the City of Paris this Sunday, May 10.

Portraits of caregivers, teachers, volunteers but also delivery men and agents of the City of Paris will be projected on the Eiffel Tower. The projection of these portraits will start at 9 p.m. A giant screen will be installed in front of the Eiffel Tower and a banner will broadcast the message: ” Fortunately, you were there “.

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Fine French wine auctioned to help Covid-19 care staff

High-end fine French wines are being sold at auction to raise money in support of healthcare staff working on the frontline against the Covid-19 pandemic.

The specialist website iDealwine has been running the auction since April 27. It will last until May 7. It had been aiming to raise €100,000 overall; but managed to raise €60,000 in just a few days, so may yet exceed its target.

All the money raised will go to medical charity “Protège Ton Soignant” (Protect Your Carer), which helps healthcare personnel.

The auction catalogue features almost 1,000 bottles, including prestigious wines from Bordeaux, Alsace, Bourgogne, and Champagne. The list also includes a number of Italian and Portuguese wines, as well as varieties of Scottish whisky.

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