It is the first death outside Asia. An 80-year-old Chinese tourist died on Friday at Bichat hospital where he has been hospitalized since January 25. Coming from an area 400 km from Wuhan, the man was diagnosed late and his health deteriorated rapidly.
“He had been in critical condition for several days being taken care of in intensive care. Her daughter, also suffering from Covid-2019, was also taken care of at Bichat hospital, her state of health is no longer a cause for concern and she should be able to be released soon, "explained Minister of Health Agnès Buzyn during 'a press conference.