Coronavirus pandemic: almost 19,000 new infections in France

France reported nearly 19,000 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours. President Macron is already preparing the population for “more restrictions.”

France reported nearly 19,000 new corona infections in 24 hours. As announced by health authorities on Wednesday, 18,746 new cases have been confirmed.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned in a television interview that the country was moving towards “more restrictions”, especially in areas where the spread of the new coronavirus “is moving too fast.” “The virus has been circulating faster for a few weeks,” Macron said. However, the head of state ruled out new travel restrictions.

Health Minister Olivier Veran and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire will hold a joint press conference on the new measures on Thursday.

Complete intensive care units

Currently, more than 1,400 people across the country are being treated for Covid-19 in intensive care units. 80 people died as a result of the disease in the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of deaths in France to more than 32,445 since the pandemic began.

The number of hospital beds needed increased to a maximum of three months. France had declared one of the strictest blockades in Europe from mid-March to mid-May.