According to figures released Wednesday by the Directorate General of Health, the bar of 27,000 deaths related to coronavirus was crossed in France, with 27,074 deaths. 83 people lost their lives in 24 hours, one of the lowest results in several weeks.

France has crossed the bar of 27,000 deaths due to coronavirus, according to the assessment of the Directorate General of Health published Wednesday. Since March 1, 27,074 deaths have been reported, or 83 more in 24 hours. 17,101 deaths occurred in hospitals and 9,973 in social and medico-social establishments.

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