The number of people being treated in French intensive care units for COVID-19 exceeded 1,500 on Monday for the first time since May 27, authorities said, raising fears of local lockdowns being imposed across the country.
The new figure of 1,539 is still almost five times lower than an April 8 high of 7,148 but also four times higher than a July 31 low of 371.
Earlier, Prime Minister Jean Castex said France was facing a “strong” second wave of COVID-19 infections and that he could not rule out local lockdowns.
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