(Combating New Crown Pneumonia) French confirmed cases surge, more than 100 municipalities urgently take control measures
China News Agency, Paris, February 29 (Reporter Li Yang) The French Ministry of Health announced on the evening of February 29 local time that France surged 43 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia that day, breaking the record of confirmed cases in a single day, making the total number of confirmed cases in France Reached 100 cases.
French Director General of Health Salomon said at a press conference that evening that of the 100 confirmed cases in France, 12 were cured; 86 patients were being treated in the hospital, of which 9 were in serious condition; 2 patients died.
The government of the province of Oise, the most severely affected province in France, announced on the same day that emergency control measures were taken in many municipalities in the province to prevent the spread of the epidemic. There were a total of six cities and towns listed on the control list that day, and the provincial government stated that it is likely that more cities and towns will join the control list.
Specific control measures for these municipalities include prohibiting all public assemblies; schools of all types will be closed until further notice on March 2; restrictions on travel within the municipalities; and working by teleworking from home. The above-mentioned control measures were issued in the form of an executive order of the provincial government, which took effect that night.
French Minister of Health Villeland announced the same day to restrict public gatherings. From now on, it is forbidden to hold gatherings of more than 5,000 people in closed places. Large outdoor public events will also be cancelled. The ongoing French International Agricultural Exposition 2020 was announced soon. The Paris half marathon scheduled for March 2 was also cancelled.
Weilan also announced the same day to take measures to restrict people's purchase of masks. From now on, doctors can only buy masks with prescriptions issued by doctors. He said that masks must be reserved for those who really need them, such as medical staff. He reiterated that masks are not needed if the patient is not in contact or sick.
The epidemic in France's neighbouring country, Italy, continued to worsen. The number of confirmed cases on the evening of February 29 has exceeded 1,000, and 29 people died. Southern France, which has close ties with Italy, also reported multiple confirmed cases that day. However, France still said it would not close the French-Italian border. (Finish)