“The spread of the virus is increasing significantly, more intensely among young adults,” notes the DGS, indicating that the RT-PCR test positivity rate has risen from 1.4% at the beginning of the summer to 3.6% between August 15 and 21.
30,528 people have died from the coronavirus in France since the beginning of the pandemic, including 15 in the last 24 hours, according to figures published daily by the Directorate General of Health. The health authority reports 1,955 new cases this Monday, August 24, bringing the total over the rolling week to 23,591.
Currently, 399 patients are in intensive care, with 43 admitted today, which is 16 more than on Sunday. 22 new clusters have been detected in the territory since the last official report, with 498 still active in the territory.”
