Coronavirus epidemic has not yet peaked and is worsening in France, says minister.
The peak of the new coronavirus epidemic has not yet been reached in France, Health Minister Olivier Véran said on Tuesday (7).
247 - Due to the significant number of patients still being hospitalized daily in serious condition in intensive care units, the epidemic is "in a worsening phase" in France, estimates the health minister.
France has recorded almost 9.000 deaths caused by Covid-19 since March 1, of which 6.494 occurred in hospitals and 2.417 in nursing homes for the elderly. In 24 hours, the country had 833 additional deaths, a higher number compared to the previous day. The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases reached 98.010, compared to 92.839 on Sunday (5). RFI.
This Tuesday, France enters its fourth week of lockdown. The social distancing and population isolation measures adopted by the government have helped to curb the epidemic, but this effort is far from over and needs to continue, the minister explained.