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France reports record 588 more coronavirus deaths
France reported a new daily record of 588 more coronavirus deaths in hospitals on Friday, bringing the total number of fatalities in hospitals to 5,091.
The total number of deaths in nursing homes has reached 1,416, bringing the overall French COVID-19 death toll to at least 6,507.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in France increased by 5,233 to 64,338, though this number does not include all cases due to limited testing.
While there was a slight decrease in new hospitalizations and intensive care admissions, health officials cautioned that the peak of the virus wave has not yet been reached.
France has been under lockdown since March 17 to slow the spread of the virus, with strict rules on leaving one's home.
Health official Jerome Salomon noted a decrease in emergency phone calls, which he described as "good news" but cautioned against drawing firm conclusions from a single day's data.
Regarding masks, Salomon stated that while they can help, France does not have a tradition of wearing them, but individuals are encouraged to wear them if available and desired.
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