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Published 23:30 IST, April 7th 2020

France Coronavirus deaths now exceed 10,000: Official

A total of 7,131 people were being treated in intensive care, top health official Jerome Salomon told journalists, warning that 'the epidemic is continuing its progression'.

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France on Tuesday crossed the threshold of 10,000 deaths due to the coronavirus, with 7,091 recorded in hospital and 3,237 in old age homes, a government official said on Tuesday.

A total of 7,131 people were being treated in intensive care, top health official Jerome Salomon told journalists, warning that "the epidemic is continuing its progression."

Updated 23:30 IST, April 7th 2020

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