Domestic violence victims are at greater risk as corona19 is restricted from going out.

Foreign media, such as CNN, reported that the number of domestic violence reports has risen since the nation began sequestering nationwide, creating a "secret code" for victims.

Along with appeals to citizens to refrain from going out to prevent the spread of Corona19 across the country, civic groups and police say the threat of domestic violence is increasing.

France's Interior Minister Christophe Castanner says police have been involved in domestic violence since the self-containment policy in Paris has increased by 36 percent.

In response, the French government has devised a way to allow victims to leave home and report domestic violence. You can go to the designated pharmacy and tell the pharmacist the password 'mask 19'.

The government has also opened stores and counseling centers for victims of domestic violence, and has said it will financially assist victims to stay in hotels.

In the midst of Corona 19, domestic violence is not the only problem in France.

"Violence has always existed, but this corona crisis has exacerbated everything," said Simona Amerata, who runs a shelter for women victims of domestic violence in Rome, Italy.

The Australian government says the number of searches for 'domestic violence' in online portals has increased by 75% since the spread of Corona19.

This is 'News Pick'.

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