In France, Covid-19 has caused the death of 19,323 people since the start of the pandemic, or 642 more in 24 hours, according to official figures published on Saturday evening. The number of hospitalized and intensive care patients continues to decline.

In France, 19,323 people have died from the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic, according to figures published on Saturday evening, that is to say 642 more in 24 hours, but the number of patients hospitalized and in intensive care continues its decline, indicated Saturday the general direction of Health.

A total of 11,842 deaths were recorded in hospitals (+364) and 7,481 (+278) in nursing homes (Ehpad) and other medico-social establishments, said the Directorate General of Health in the statement.

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