The number of cases of coronavirus in France exceeded 244 thousand

This is evidenced by data from the French Ministry of Health.

"New confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours: 1955 (23,591 per week)," the statement said.

It is noted that since the beginning of the epidemic in France, 30,528 people have died with coronavirus.

Since August 10 in Paris, it has again become mandatory to wear masks in crowded places on the street.