The cumulative number of confirmed cases in France has exceeded 10 million
China News Service Paris, January 1 (Reporter Li Yang) On the 1st local time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new crown in France exceeded 10 million. France's single-day new confirmed cases on the same day still exceeded 200,000.
French official data show that france has 219126 new confirmed cases in a single day on the first day, and more than 200,000 new confirmed cases in a single day for the fourth consecutive day; the cumulative number of confirmed cases has exceeded 10 million, reaching 10191926. The cumulative number of deaths in France is now 123851, with 111 new deaths. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in France is now 18,811, and the number of severely ill patients is now 3,560.
The rapid spread of the new coronavirus variant, the Omiljung strain, has led to a high single-day high number of new confirmed cases in recent days. At present, the average number of new confirmed cases in a single day has exceeded 150,000. The overall covid-19 incidence rate in France is now 1,450 infections per 100,000 inhabitants, and the positive rate of COVID-19 tests in France has now risen to 14.1%.
The reporter saw on the Champs Elysees in the center of Paris on the same day that although it was the New Year's holiday, some of the new crown virus testing points on the street were still open, and some people were queuing up to receive virus testing. This weekend, Paris resumed mandatory outdoor mask wearing, which some people were able to comply with, but some people still did not wear masks.
According to a french official decree issued on the 1st, in public places such as libraries, sports venues, indoor markets, as well as places of transportation such as airplanes and ships, as well as railway stations and bus stations, people over the age of 6 must wear masks. French Interior Minister Dalmanin confirmed that the decree will enter into force on the 3rd.
In addition, officials have announced that the sale of food and beverages is prohibited on means of transport such as trains and coaches, and that spectators must be provided with seats when watching shows in theaters and sports venues. The measures are aimed at curbing the spread of the Aomikron strain.
According to the French Ministry of Health, 52.91 million people in France have been vaccinated with at least one dose, accounting for about 78.5% of the French population; 51.75 million people have completed two doses, accounting for about 76.8% of the French population; and 24.32 million people have been vaccinated with the third dose. (End)
Source: China News Network