PORNHUB has said that its premium content will be free to users in Spain and France during coronavirus lockdowns - though made no mention of the same deal being offered to Brits.

The move follows a similar offer made to users in Italy - Europe's worst-hit country - after authorities there announced a countrywide lockdown earlier this month.

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3 Pornhub has announced its premium content will be free to users in Spain and France during the coronavirus outbreak Credit: Getty Images - Getty

3 Announcing the decision, PornHub Spain told users: 'Come on, Spain!' Credit: Newsflash/@Pornhub

3 The company encouraged France to be courageous during the outbreak Credit: Newsflash/@Pornhub

The French government yesterday imposed new measures to tackle the epidemic, including a ban on people leaving their homes without permission.

The restrictions also include bans on large gatherings, and mirror similar measures introduced in Spain.

Announcing its decision, Pornhub Spain said: “In light of the growing number of quarantines, we are offering Pornhub Premium for free to all our friends in Spain!

"Vamos Espana! [Come on Spain!]”

In a similar statement to French users, it said: "Have courage, France!"

The company added that it would be donating this month's revenues from ModelHub, another porn site it runs, to efforts to tackle the epidemic.

It has also sought to assure users that all its performers are taking the measures necessary to remain healthy and safe.

Pornhub is the world's biggest porn site, with some 42 billion visit per year, or 115 million per day.

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Announcing this week's lockdown in a 20-minute televised speech on Monday, President Emmanuel Macron said France was "at war".

“Never has France had to take such decisions, albeit temporary, in time of peace,” he said.

“All our energy should be on one aim: to slow the progress of the virus.”

A number of regular television channels in France, as well as newspapers Le Monde and Le Figaro, have also temporarily offered their paid content for free.

Media companies around the world have similarly removed their paywall on content relating to the coronavirus to allow customers to stay informed and follow the latest advice.

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Britain continues to impose less draconian restrictions than elsewhere, but this week the government began encouraging people to work from home if possible, avoid gathering in public, and isolate themselves if they or someone in their household are displaying symptoms.

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