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According to the latest figures from Public Health France, 27,931 people are currently hospitalized as a result of Covid-19.
A number still on the rise.
The number of critical care patients (currently 3,842) has been slowly declining for several days.
In the past 24 hours, 425,183 new contaminations have been recorded.
According to the data by date of collection, known at D + 3, 525,527 people tested positive on Monday.
A record.
This Thursday evening, the Prime Minister, Jean Castex, announced the timetable for the end of the restrictions.
They will take place in two stages, with a first reduction on February 2 and a greater relaxation on February 16. With, in particular, the reopening of nightclubs.
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6:35 a.m.
Hard blow for Adele.
The singer was to perform this Friday, and every weekend for 12 weeks in Las Vegas.
Except that the coronavirus has affected… Half of his team.
She has therefore just announced the postponement of her tour.
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6:32.
Decision of the Constitutional Council awaited.
The entry into force of the vaccine pass, Monday, will depend on the decision of the Constitutional Council, which will be made this Friday.
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6:30 a.m.
A calendar.
A day which starts the day after the announcements of the Prime Minister, Jean Castex, who unveiled the timetable for lifting the restrictions.
His speech was also an opportunity to formalize the implementation of the vaccine pass on Monday.
It will concern everyone over 16, except for access to hospitals, nursing homes and medico-social establishments.
6:25 a.m.
Hello everyone.
Welcome to this new direct dedicated to the Covid-19 epidemic and its consequences.
