Tiny Andorra hit hard by COVID-19 virus

The landlocked principality of Andorra squeezed between Spain and France has been hit hard by Covid-19.

As of Thursday at least 673 residents have come down with the virus and 33 have died, in a country with a population of just over 77,000.

A government spokesman told me that six million people visit the tiny country each year - often to go skiing or for duty-free shopping - and that may explain the high infection rate.

Due to a lack of medical staff, the government invited 39 doctors and nurses from Cuba to help treat patients.

Meanwhile in France, pet shelters have re-opened today despite the lockdown. The nationwide animal charity the SPA had warned that thousands of pets would have to be put to sleep because of over-crowding and a surge in abandoned cats and dogs.

Following a public outcry the government backed down, and you can now leave your home in order to adopt a pet.