The decline in the number of patients in France seriously affected by the coronavirus and hospitalized in intensive care continued on Saturday, with 1,665 patients, or 36 less in 24 hours, said the directorate general of health in a statement.
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The total number of patients in intensive care, which in particular reflects the pressure on the hospital system, " remains high " with 5600 patients from all causes, specifies the DGS. Regarding mortality, the next update of the data collected by Santé Publique France will take place on Monday, due to the Ascension Bridge.