(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Mayor of Paris diagnosed with infection expert warns France should be highly vigilant for outbreak again
China News Agency, Paris, June 23 (Reporter Li Yang) Paris Mayor Hidalgo said in a TV program broadcast on the 23rd that he was diagnosed with the new crown virus. French experts warned that France should be highly vigilant about the outbreak again.
Hidalgo revealed on the show that he had been tested for the new coronavirus before, and learned that he had been infected with the virus without the symptoms of new coronary pneumonia. She said that although she had no symptoms, the tests showed that antibodies had been produced. She did not disclose the specific time for the test.
Hidalgo accordingly stated that it should continue to promote the official launch of more new coronavirus tests. She admits that there has been "loosening" in the implementation of anti-epidemic measures. She emphasized the importance of wearing a mask and pointed out that the new coronavirus still exists, and in some countries, the epidemic has made a comeback.
Hidalgo also said that there is no need to stop the National Music Festival due to the epidemic, and the people of Paris, especially young people, want to participate in the festival. People in Paris have been crowded together and many people don’t wear masks when they participate in the music festival, which has caused external concerns.
Since the second round of voting for the French municipal elections will be held on the 28th, officials have indicated that they will take corresponding epidemic prevention measures to ensure the health and safety of voters. Hidalgo, who is running for re-election as mayor of Paris, called on voters to support her in the vote.
The French Scientific Committee, which provided French crowns with relevant recommendations for the new coronavirus, reported publicly on the 23rd that after this summer, the second wave of the epidemic is “very likely to occur”, and some experts worry that the second wave of the epidemic may be more severe than the first wave The epidemic is even more serious.
Bruno Lima, a member of the French Scientific Committee and an epidemiologist, warned on the 23rd that in the face of the possibility of an outbreak again, France must prepare accordingly and the entire epidemic prevention mechanism should be continuously improved and coordinated. But he also believes that the country is more prepared than in March.
When the French National Assembly (lower house of parliament) resumed on the 23rd, Speaker Ferran said that all parliamentarians can resume attending the meeting, but since the conference hall cannot guarantee the social distance for epidemic prevention, parliamentarians must wear masks. Prime Minister Philip also put on a mask when speaking at the National Assembly.
In France, there were 29720 deaths from new coronary pneumonia on the 23rd and 517 newly diagnosed cases on a single day on the 23rd. The number of hospitalized cases dropped to 9491, including 682 severe cases. (Finish)