France coronavirus toll jumps 112 to 562

coronavirus
Credit: CC0 Public Domain

France reported 112 more deaths from coronavirus over the last 24 hours, bringing the total toll to 562, with 6,172 people hospitalised, the health ministry announced Saturday.

Of those in hospital, 1,525 in a serious condition, the statement added.

"We are rapidly moving towards a generalised epidemic across the territory," it said.

© 2020 AFP

Citation: France coronavirus toll jumps 112 to 562 (2020, March 21) retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-03-france-coronavirus-toll_1.html
This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.

Explore further

Follow the latest news on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

3 shares

Feedback to editors