Published 21:07 IST, June 9th 2020
Paris prosecutor announces probe into France's coronavirus response
As per official complaints lodged by the public, an investigation was opened that aimed to determine the "political or administrative responsibility" of Paris.
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In a probe into France's coronavirus response, Paris chief prosecutor, Remy Heitz on June 7 said that government has charges such as "involuntary homicide" and "endangering life" imposed against it. As per official complaints logged by members of public, an investigation was opened that aimed to determine "political or ministrative responsibility" of government during pandemic crisis, Heitz said in an dress to press conference. probe would also focus on “possible criminal offenses".
As per local reports, France President Emmanuel Macron, as he of state, would have immunity from prosecution. He hasn’t been listed for inquiries. In a statement released by prosecutors, at least 62 complaints or reports received to date have been mentioned that concerned endangerment of lives amid COVID-19 national health crisis. Also, it accuses ministration of alleged failure to enact anti-virus protection measures effective in “saving lives”. investigation has legally commenced under Paris prosecutor's office which has jurisdiction over issues of national public health. He of Santé Publique France health ncy, Jérôme Salomon, as well as Heitz, are a part of process.
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New clusters of COVID-19 cases
While France recorded over 154,188 confirmed cases of vel coronavirus to date, complaints were lodged by a large number of associations, labour unions, and individuals on fatuities, over 29,209 registered so far in country. probe takes off as French health minister Olivier Veran said in a COVID-19 conference that number of COVID-19 patients mitted to hospital per day h declined, as well as patients in intensive care units reduced. Although, as per local reports, new clusters of COVID-19 cases have recently been detected among slaughterhouse workers in western France and several police officers in rrn France.
Furr, President Emmanuel Macron faced massive backlash from healthcare workers demanding improved working conditions, as per reports. He anunced plan last week to reconstruct policies for hospitals which will be unveiled in July.
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21:07 IST, June 9th 2020