The latest assessment of the coronavirus epidemic shows more than 28,000 deaths in France. An additional 483 were identified in 24 hours, a majority (429) in medical-social establishments, among which are the Ehpad. 

More than 28,000 people have died in connection with the Covid-19 in France since March 1, including 483 in the last 24 hours, according to the report released Sunday evening by the Ministry of Health.

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The increase is the most significant in recent weeks and is mainly due to deaths in nursing homes and other medico-social establishments (+429 compared to Saturday, against +54 in hospital). On the other hand, hospitalizations and admissions to intensive care continue to decline.