On Tuesday, March 31,
France reported its highest daily coronavirus death toll with 499 deaths - a
17% increase. Its total death tally from the virus now stands at 3,523.
France's death toll only includes those who died in hospital, and excludes
those who die in old people's homes or in personal homes.
Its total number of
coronavirus cases has increased to 52,128 - a 17% increase in 24 hours -
following an increase of 5,565 new cases. At a news conference, State health
agency director Jérôme Salomon said the steep rise in cases was a
result of ramped up testing in the country.
France is in its third week
of lockdown and has increased its ICU (Intensive Care Unit) beds from 5,000 to
about 10,000 and its goal is to reach 14,500. 22,757 are currently hospitalized
with Covid-19 in the country, including 5,565 in intensive care.
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