French deaths increased to 15,729 cases Officially stated that 5% to 10% of the French population may be infected

(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) French deaths increased to 15,729 cases Officially stated that 5% to 10% of the French population may be infected

China News Agency, Paris, April 14 (Reporter Li Yang) On the 14th local time, the cumulative number of deaths from French new coronary pneumonia increased to 15,729. French officials said on the same day that 5% to 10% of the French population may be infected with the new coronavirus.

The Director General of the French Health Agency Salomon announced the latest epidemic statistics on the evening of the 14th. In France, there were 762 new deaths on the same day, setting a new high of single-day deaths in the past four days, and the cumulative deaths rose to 15,729.

Salomon said that the current number of inpatients is 32,292, of which 6,730 are critical patients, the total number is still declining slowly; one third of critical patients are younger than 60 years old, and 95 are younger than 30 years old .

In the greater Paris region, where the French New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic is most severe, the number of deaths on a single day has picked up again, with 242 deaths on the 14th, an increase of 31 from the previous day. The death toll has risen to 3967 cases. At present, there are 2592 serious patients in the Greater Paris area, which is 22 fewer than the previous day.

Salomon said that 5% to 10% of the French population may be infected with the new coronavirus. This means that of the 67 million people in France, the infected population may reach 3.35 million to 6.7 million. He said it was based on the conclusions calculated by the hospital and other data.

French President Macron said in a national television speech on the evening of the 13th that the current control measures will be extended to May 11, and announced a number of "unblocking" measures to be taken after May 11. French Prime Minister Philippe and Interior Minister Castane clarified on the 14th that the gradual "unblocking" after May 11 is only the government's goal, and it is currently uncertain, and it will depend on the specific situation at that time.

Many important events in France were cancelled or postponed. The famous Avignon Theatre Festival announced the cancellation of this year's July Festival. The Tour de France is also preparing to postpone the schedule. The initial plan will be held from the end of August to the end of September. (Finish)