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The coronavirus epidemic has caused 66 new deaths in 24 hours, and the number of patients in intensive care continues to decrease, according to the report released Wednesday by the General Directorate of Health.
As the government is set to announce a new phase of lifting restrictions on Thursday, 1,501 patients severely affected by the coronavirus were being treated in intensive care on Wednesday, which is 54 fewer than the previous day.
In total, 28,596 people have died from Covid-19 since March 1, including 18,260 in hospitals. “Regarding nursing homes and similar facilities, Public Health France will update the data related to deaths on Friday, May 29,” the Directorate of Health stated in its release.
15,680 people are hospitalized for a Covid-19 infection, and 271 new admissions have been recorded in the last 24 hours. 1,501 patients with a severe form of Covid-19 are hospitalized in intensive care. 32 new severe cases have been admitted to intensive care. The balance remains negative in intensive care, with 54 fewer Covid-19 patients compared to yesterday.
