The Covid-19 epidemic has killed 25 people since Friday in hospitals, bringing the total number of deaths to 30,029 since the start of the epidemic, announced Monday the Directorate General of Health (DGS). The balance sheet in social and medico-social establishments (Ehpad), currently arrested at 10,476 dead, will be updated on Wednesday. " The health authorities are particularly attentive to the appearance of potential clusters, linked in particular to private, family or festive gatherings during this summer period, especially on the eve of the national holiday ," said the DGS in its press release.
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The virus continues to circulate on the territory, she recalls. The health agency Public Health France had noted last week a " new trend in the increase in the circulation of the virus " in mainland France and the authorities had called Friday to " vigilance " faced with the risk of a second wave. Since Friday, the number of patients suffering from a severe form in intensive care has continued to decrease, with 4 fewer patients for a total of 492.
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A total of 6,983 people are currently hospitalized for Covid-19 infection, with 68 new admissions recorded in 24 hours. Four regions receive 72% of patients hospitalized in intensive care: Île-de-France, Grand-Est, Hauts-de-France (north) and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
