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Covid-19: 7,071 new cases, 58 more clusters … Update in France this Sunday

The test positivity rate has been increasing steadily in recent days. It is now 4.9%. Three people have died from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.

Posted on Sep 6, 20 at 7:06 p.m.

The positivity rate for Covid-19 tests in France is now 4.9%. (©Adobe Stock)

Day after day, figures announced by Public health France remain in the same proportions since the beginning of September. And confirm that the country remains under the threat of Covid-19.

Besides, seven additional departments have been placed in the red zone by the authorities this Sunday, September 6th. These are Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse, Côte-d’Or, Nord, Bas-Rhin, Seine-Maritime and La Réunion. Which brings to 28 the number of departments listed in the red zone. 62 departments are placed in high or moderate vulnerability.

The numbers to remember this Sunday

Between Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, 7,071 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been identified, bringing the total to 324,777 cases since the start of the epidemic. Three more deaths have been registered. Thus, 30,701 people died from the virus in France.

The number of new hospitalizations in a week is 1 704, including 288 in intensive care. The test positivity rate, it continues to increase, going from 4.7 to 4,9% in 24 hours.

Finally, 528 clusters are currently under investigation, either 58 more than the day before (including 214 in nursing homes).

Today’s info:

Covid-19: the positive test rate on the rise, 28 departments in the red zone
8,550 new cases of Covid-19 and 53 clusters were identified in 24 hours, between Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September. We also deplore twelve additional deaths.

Covid-19: vaccine for less than 10 euros, demonstrations, Berlusconi … The info of the weekend
Sanofi, which is working on a vaccine against Covid-19, announces a dose at less than 10 euros. At the same time, in several countries, demonstrations are increasing.

Covid-19: the North is now placed in the red zone
It is now official, the Nord department is placed in the red zone in the face of the multiplication of the number of cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Point.

Covid-19: Seine-Maritime in the red zone, what does that change?
The circulation of the virus is worrying in Seine-Maritime. The department turned red on Sunday September 6, 2020. This degradation leads to new health measures.

Nanterre. A teacher positive for Covid-19, the school closes while awaiting screenings
Picasso elementary school in Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine) has closed its doors after the detection of a case of coronavirus in a teacher. Screenings will be carried out.

Covid-19. Red zone: the prefect announces new measures in the metropolis of Lille
After placing the North in the red zone in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the prefect has just announced new measures in the metropolis of Lille (North). Point.

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