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France reports lower coronavirus death toll, hospital numbers fall
France reported 389 new coronavirus deaths in a 24-hour period, bringing the total death toll to 22,245.
Of the new deaths, 305 were in hospitals and 84 were in nursing homes.
The number of people in hospitals and intensive care units continued to decrease, with 4,870 patients currently in intensive care.
Despite encouraging trends, health officials stressed the need for continued vigilance as the virus circulation remains high.
France has been under lockdown since March 17, with plans to gradually lift restrictions starting May 11.
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