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France overtakes China's COVID-19 death toll

France became the fourth country to cross the 3,000 fatalities threshold after China, Italy, and Spain

English | 31-03-20 | 15:55 | Reuters | Actualizada | 31-03-20 | 16:10 |

Redacción El Universal

French health authorities reported 418 new deaths from coronavirus on Monday, taking the total to 3,024 or an increase of 16%, France becoming the fourth country to cross the 3,000 fatalities threshold after China , Italy , and Spain .

The daily government tally only accounts for those dying in hospital but authorities say they will very soon be able to compile data on deaths in retirement homes, which is likely to result in a big increase in registered fatalities .

Chez vous, à l'hôpital ou au travail pour permettre au pays de tourner : chacun d'entre vous a un rôle à jouer dans le combat contre le COVID-19.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 25, 2020

Health Agency Director Jerome Salomon

told a news conference that the number of cases had risen to 44,550, a rise of 11% in 24 hours.

Notre combat contre le COVID-19 ne serait pas possible sans l’engagement de femmes et d’hommes qui ne comptent pas leurs heures et qui, avec courage, sont là pour faire avancer le pays. C’est cette #FranceUnie qui nous permettra de gagner contre cet ennemi invisible. pic.twitter.com/bfuDg6LLQl
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 31, 2020

Salomon said 5,107 people were in a serious condition needing life support, up 10% compared to Monday, an increase speeding up again after slowing for two days.

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