He is the first politician to die from the coronavirus. Hospitalized mid-week in Hauts-de-Seine, after having tested positive for the coronavirus, Patrick Devedjian, 75, died in the night from Saturday to Sunday, we learned in the morning. Former Prime Minister François Fillon quickly expressed his emotion and deplored that the health context prevents the organization of funerals under normal circumstances.
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"We have our accumulated memories left"
"We will not be able to stand by his side to pay him the tribute he deserves," reacted on Twitter François Fillon, head of government while Patrick Devedjian was minister of the Recovery Plan, from 2008 to 2010. " We still have our memories accumulated over 30 years of common fighting, "he added.
Patrick Devedjian was swept away by the pandemic like tens of thousands of human beings around the world. We will not be able to stand by his side to pay him the homage he deserves. We still have our memories accumulated over 30 years of common fights
- François Fillon (@FrancoisFillon) March 29, 2020The former Prime Minister keeps "the images of his smiling face, his sharp formulas, his acid humor, his intelligence, his culture, his uncompromising commitments and his passion for politics".
Maximum 20 people at the funeral
The health crisis prompted the government to take strict health and safety measures regarding the brewing and funeral of those who died from coronaviruses. The number of people present at a funeral is notably limited to 20.