France counts this Thursday evening 38 confirmed cases of Coridavirus Covid-19 according to Minister of Health Olivier Véran. Among the twenty new infections, one person is currently hospitalized in Lille (Nord). This new case is part of a group of 12 patients detected after “active investigations” in connection with professional or family contacts in the Oise, according to the Director of Health. The Hauts-de-France region has already been affected by the coronavirus since a man was hospitalized in Amiens and a 60-year-old teacher from Oise died in Paris.
“Not linked to the spread of the virus in the city” – Jérôme Salomon, Director General of Health
The prefectures of Nord and Pas-de-Calais announced on Wednesday 26 February the opening of a public information line, for “know all the information and recommendations on the coronavirus”. The number to call is 03 20 30 58 00
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