France passed Wednesday the bar of 4000 people died of coronavirus in hospitals, with 4032 deaths recorded in a month, including 509 in the past 24 hours, new highest daily balance, announced the Director General of Health.
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A total of 24,639 people are now hospitalized, which is 1,882 more than on Tuesday. Among them, the influx of heavy cases in intensive care continues with more than 6000 people in intensive care: 6017 (+452), or " more than the initial capacity of France " before hospitals increase their capacity, said Professor Jérôme Salomon.