“The fourth wave of coronavirus began in France in July,” he said, noting that about 20 thousand new infections are recorded in the country every day.
According to Veran, experts believe that the wave will reach its peak "in a few days."
The minister also said that from September people over 65 will be able to receive the third dose of the vaccine.
On August 18, French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced that 40 million citizens of the country had completed the full course of vaccination against COVID-19.