181 dead, hospitalizations up slightly

One hundred and eighty-one people have died in France from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, while the number of hospitalizations linked to the virus has risen slightly, according to figures published Tuesday by health authorities. .

Hospitals had 25,277 patients admitted for a Covid-19 infection, compared to 24,990 the day before and 24,693 a week ago, indicates the French public health agency.

The same source reports that 25,465 cases of SARS-CoV2 contaminations were recorded on Tuesday, a low figure after a long three-day weekend, because it takes into account the results of the day before, when many laboratories and pharmacies are closed.

The average infections over the past seven days stood at 93,238, compared to 116,852 on Monday and 133,586 a week ago.

Of these 25,277 patients, 1,681 were in critical care, against 1,644 on Tuesday April 12, specifies the same source.

The epidemic has caused the death of 181 people in 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in France to 144,387.