(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) French confirmed cases increase to 130
China News Agency, Paris, March 1st (Reporter Li Yang) The French Ministry of Health announced on the evening of the 1st local time that 30 new cases of new pneumonia were confirmed in France on the same day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 130. French officials say that there are many changes in the epidemic situation in various parts of France, and it is necessary to pay close attention to the situation in all parts of France.
French Director General of Health Salomon told a press conference that night that of the current 130 confirmed cases, 116 patients are being treated in hospitals, 9 of whom are in serious condition; the death toll remains at 2. It is worth noting that patients who have not been discharged in recent days have been cured.
Salomon revealed that 72 of the 130 confirmed cases were cluster infections, 35 were from France with new coronaviruses coming to France, and the source of the virus was still under investigation in 23 cases. He also said that seven of the most recent cases had symptoms of severe dyspnea.
At present, 47 of the confirmed cases have been reported in the province of Oise, the most severely affected in France, and 10 cases of clustered infections have also occurred in a town in Haute-Savoie. The number of confirmed cases in the Île-de-France, Upper-France and Oroa regions is more than 10 cases. The distribution of other confirmed cases is more scattered.
The Oroa region is close to Italy, and the local epidemic has also received attention. One child infection case was also reported on the local day. As of now, almost 1,700 confirmed cases have occurred in Italy, with 34 deaths.
In response to the development of the current epidemic, Salomon said that the current epidemic situation in various parts of France is rapidly changing and also presents a variety of characteristics. Each region and even each town responds differently. He said that all regions and municipalities in France must formulate epidemic prevention plans according to their own conditions.
Salomon also said that the current free movement of people within the European Union, but the public should postpone unnecessary travel to non-EU countries as much as possible. He said that if returning to France from an outbreak area, it is recommended to take temperature at least twice a day to reduce social activity. (Finish)