Covid-19: France records 574 new deaths in 24 hours

Issued on: 13/04/2020 – 20:12Modified: 13/04/2020 – 20:12

France reported 574 new deaths from COVI..

By admin , in Health , at April 14, 2020

Issued on: 13/04/2020 – 20:12Modified: 13/04/2020 – 20:12

France reported 574 new deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said Monday, bringing the total to 14,967 since the coronavirus outbreak began.

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A total of 335 of the deaths occurred in hospitals, up from 315 the previous day, while 239 deaths were recorded in nursing homes.

For the fifth day in a row, the number of patients in intensive care fell, with 24 fewer people, leaving 6,821 in a serious condition. The figure is seen as a key indicator of the outbreaks spread across the country.

The report came just ahead of a televised address by President Emmanuel Macron, who announced another extension of the stay-at-home orders and business closures in place since March 17, until May 11.

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