04/24/2020 10:17 PM
(Act. Apr 24, 2020 10:17 PM)
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The death toll is high, but the trend gives hope
© APA (AFP)
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In France, 389 more people died within 24 hours after being infected with the novel corona virus. The total number of corona deaths is now 22,245, the French health authorities said in Paris. In Germany, the number of corona deaths reached 5,454 on Friday evening.
In France, the number of Covid 19 patients in the intensive care units of hospitals has fallen further. According to the authorities, 4,870 people were still receiving intensive medical treatment on Friday, 183 fewer than on the previous day. For the first time since March 29, the number fell below the 5,000 mark. The total number of corona patients treated in hospitals continues to decrease.
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However, it is too early to give the all-clear, said Director General for Health, Jérôme Salomon. France is still struggling with a “massive and severe epidemic” and should not let up on its vigilance. There are now more than 40,000 tests available per day. Because of the pandemic, there is also a strict curfew until May 11th.
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Along with the United States, Italy and Spain, France is one of the countries with the most corona deaths. In the United States, the death toll on Friday exceeded 50,000.
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