Coronavirus in France: Nurse argues with French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron was seen arguing with a nurse amidst Coronavirus crisis in country. incident occurred with President of France who me a surprise visit to a Paris hospital in absence of media. France reported 987 more COVID-19 deaths registered in hospitals and nursing homes over last 24 hours, although number of patients in intensive care fell for second day in a row.

In video widely circulated on social media, Macron could be heard telling medical staff, "I will not take responsibility for everything that was done before." This came in response to nurse alleging deplorable healthcare facilities for professionals.  Engulfed by Coronavirus outbreak, Europe became new epicenter, shifting focus from China. 

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Here's conversation between health worker and French President translated by international media. While perceived by some as a confrontation, netizens lauded 'thriving democracy' of country. 

French President Macron: end in drop of hospital pricings was before (inaudible). However, what is true is that we haven't compensated for 15-year-long drop in hospital pricing, you are right. I'd say you maybe haven't listened enough. But I will not take responsibility for everything that was done before. 

Nurse: You know, se jobs, we do m because y are our vocation. We do that because we love people. We are a public hospital 

French President Macron: You know I'm only one in my family who isn't a health worker. 

Nurse: We health workers are poor. And tomorrow we could be ones lying in se beds. We would like to do this for us and for ors, but with lack of workers, we can't. 

Coronavirus outbreak

After originating from China’s “wet markets”, coronavirus has now claimed over 95,813 lives worldwide as of April 9. According to tally by international news agency, pandemic has now spre to 209 countries and has infected at least 1,607,912 people. Out of total infections, 357,180 have been recovered but easily spre virus is continuing to disrupt many lives.

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