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In France, the hypothesis of a rebound in the coronavirus epidemic continues to worry health authorities. While 15 new deaths have been recorded in hospitals in 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health warned Wednesday on an increase in positive tests in young adults, which "can help spread the virus". In the world, the balance sheets continue to worsen in the United States, where the milestone of 150,000 deaths has been crossed, but also in Brazil. Follow the evolution of the situation live.
The main information
- The coronavirus epidemic has killed 30,238 people in France
- Authorities note rise in positive cases among young adults
- Government reportedly consider making masks mandatory in the North
In France, 15 new deaths in 24 hours
The epidemic killed 15 new people in 24 hours in hospitals in France, the Directorate General of Health (DGS) announced on Wednesday. The total death toll since the start of the epidemic stands at 30,238, including 19,723 in hospitals and 10,515 in social and medico-social establishments (Ehpad), specifies the DGS in a press release.
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The number of patients with a severe form of Covid-19 hospitalized in intensive care continues to decline, with 380 patients concerned, five less than Tuesday. Île-de-France, Grand-Est, Hauts-de-France and Guyana continue to account for 69% of people hospitalized in intensive care.
And a rise in cases among young adults
In its press release, the DGS warns of an increase in positive tests, especially among young adults. "The proportion of positive tests increases to 1.4% and there is a markedly larger increase in young adults. If they are at low risk of developing a severe form of the disease, young people can help spread the virus. 'they do not respect the barrier measures and contaminate their relatives, parents, grandparents and fragile people, "warns the DGS.
She recalls the importance of organizing festivities and gatherings "in the open air rather than in closed places", of "limiting the number of participants, of systematically wearing the mask when people are not part of the usual family circle or in presence. people at risk and especially to keep distances between people ".
Véran recommends wearing a mask outside
On Wednesday, the Minister of Health Olivier Véran even encouraged the French to wear a mask outdoors depending on the situation: "If you are in a street where there are several people going for a walk and you are not sure you can keep the distance, I recommend it, "he said during a trip to the Yvelines.
According to information from Europe 1, the government would also consider making the mask compulsory in the North, bordering Belgium. Find the details in this article.
More than 150,000 dead in the United States, the death toll accelerates in Brazil
The pandemic has killed nearly 661,000 people worldwide since the end of December, according to a report established by AFP from official sources on Wednesday at 11:00 GMT. At least 16.5 million cases have been officially diagnosed in 196 countries and territories. The United States is the country with the most deaths (150,447 deaths) ahead of Brazil (90,134), the United Kingdom (45,878), Mexico (44,876) and Italy (35,123).
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The most bereaved country in the world, the United States has therefore passed the milestone of 150,000 deaths. The country recorded nearly 1,270 additional deaths in one day on Wednesday, and more than 68,000 new cases, rising to levels recorded in the past two weeks. Several states such as California, Texas and especially Florida, which reached a new death record on Wednesday (216), had to reverse the reopening of their activity.
In Brazil, the second country where Covid-19 kills the most in the world, the death toll climbed to 90,134 deaths and a very high number of new contaminations in one day was recorded, at 69,074, according to the Ministry of Health. Official data all the more worrying as they seem underestimated in the eyes of scientists while the country practices very few tests.
Finally, in Australia, a new record of contaminations was observed, with 723 new cases identified in 24 hours in the state of Victoria (South-East) alone, a new record of contaminations linked in particular to retirement homes.