Wednesday evening, the coronavirus made a new victim in the Morbihan. Considered as the “active circulation zone” of the virus, the department of southern Brittany saw a 94-year-old person die from Covid19. It was the second death in Morbihan. Last week, a 92-year-old man died of the virus. On Wednesday, ten new cases were diagnosed in the department, bringing their number to 73.
#coronavirus The commune of #Bruz, near #Rennes, is considered to be a "cluster". 9 new cases of # COVID19 were detected. All were in contact with the teacher at Vert Buisson in Bruz. "Their state does not inspire concern" according to @bretagnegouv More info to come pic.twitter.com/XsbWCEJNSF
- 20 Minutes Rennes (@ 20minutesrennes) March 12, 2020In the region, a new active traffic zone has been detected in Bruz, on the outskirts of Rennes. A teacher from the Vert-Buisson primary school tested positive for coronavirus. Nine other people around him were reportedly infected. The prefecture ensures that "their state of health is not worrying". In the municipality, all schools, collective reception facilities for minors, places of worship and cinemas will be closed until March 25.
First case in the Côtes d'Armor
In Brittany, 104 cases have been detected, including a first in the Côtes d'Armor. The department was so far the last to have no Covid19 case established.
The latest assessment of the coronavirus epidemic in France, established Wednesday reported 2,281 infected people, including 105 in serious condition, and 48 deaths, 15 more in twenty-four hours and nearly 500 new infections. The President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron is to speak about the epidemic this Thursday evening at 8 p.m. during a televised address.
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