574 people died in France from COVID-19 in 24 hours

Some 574 people have died in France from COVID-19 in 24 hours, bringing the total to 14,967 since the coronavirus outbreak began. A total of 335 of the deaths occurred in hospitals, up from 315 the previous day, while 239 deaths were recorded in nursing homes.

 

For the fifth day in a row, the number of patients in intensive care fell, with 24 fewer people,



leaving 6,821 in a serious condition. French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday said that coronavirus epidemic 'beginning to steady' in France.

 

He further added that France's lockdown to combat the coronavirus will last until May 11, when a progressive relaxation of the measures will begin if the outbreak is controlled.