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Hospitals have recorded nearly 400 deaths from Covid-19 in 24 hours, a marked jump for the latest wave of contaminations, according to figures from health authorities released on Monday.
On the other hand, the figures for critical care, which receive patients with the most serious forms of the disease, confirm a decline.
These services are currently treating 3,776 people (3,760 on Sunday).
Over seven days, the number of admissions is down with 1,784 patients admitted to critical care over one week, against 1,824 on Sunday.
Weapon criticized by the government against the Omicron variant, the vaccination pass replaced the health pass on Monday and becomes compulsory for people over 16 wishing to go to a restaurant or take the train.
Events for Tuesday, January 25:
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The incidence rate increased by at least 20% within one week in almost all age groups.
With 3,733 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the past seven days, France is now the European country with the highest incidence.
The incidence rate is highest among 10-19 year olds, then among young adults and children under 10 (week of January 15 to 21).
The incidence rate increased by at least 20% in one week in almost all age groups.
It is highest among 10-19 year olds, then among young adults and children under 10 (week of January 15 to 21).
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— Nicolas Berrod (@nicolasberrod) January 24, 2022
6:35 a.m.
Geriatricians want to stop isolation and systematic testing in nursing homes.
To cope with the saturation of screening systems, and the lack of personnel, "geriatricians rather recommend, when necessary, the use of less aggressive self-tests for the elderly person who, like a young child, may experience difficulties nasopharyngeal swabs”, write several federations in a press release.
They also recall that the isolation of residents practiced in certain establishments does not “seem irrelevant and even counterproductive”.
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Boris Johnson celebrated his birthday in full confinement.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrated his birthday in the company of relatives in full confinement despite the rules in force, the ITV television channel said on Monday, overwhelming the Conservative leader already criticized for parties in Downing Street. According to ITV, Boris Johnson participated in this party organized by his wife Carrie on June 19, 2020 in the afternoon, during the first confinement, when such gatherings were then prohibited.
6:25 a.m.
Minister Brigitte Bourguignon tested positive.
After Marlène Schiappa, Minister in charge of Citizenship, the Minister Delegate in charge of the autonomy of the elderly, Brigitte Bourguignon, in turn contracted the Covid.
She announced on Monday that she was positive but that she continued to carry out her duties, in isolation.
“I have just tested positive for Covid.
As a result, I place myself in isolation and continue to carry out my duties remotely, ”said Ms. Bourguignon on Twitter.
I just tested positive for Covid.
As a result, I place myself in isolation and continue to perform my duties remotely.
— Brigitte Bourguignon (@BrigBourguignon) January 24, 2022
6:20 a.m.
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