However, the number of intensive care patients continues to fall for the 17th day in a row. FMTNews Death Covid19 France
A medical staff takes care of a Covid-19 patient in the ICU unit at a clinic in Paris early this month.
PARIS: France reported 369 more coronavirus deaths on Saturday, a drop on previous days, with the number of people in intensive care falling for the 17th day in a row. While 22,614 people have died from the virus in France since the beginning of March, health officials said the mortality rate in hospitals was the lowest in a month, with 198 deaths in 24 hours.
However, 171 died in retirement and care homes, and officials said they were worried by an increase in critically ill patients suffering from other conditions. More than 7,500 people are now being treated in the intensive care units across France – which is 50% more than the country’s total capacity before the epidemic struck.“The rise in the number of patients in intensive care shows the necessity for those with chronic diseases to be looked after as well as taking care of those in emergency situations,” a statement said.Officials urged people with chronic diseases who are sick not to be afraid of contacting their doctors or medical carers.
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