The daily death toll of COVID-19 patients in French hospitals dropped to 198 on Saturday, according to figures provided by the Health Ministry.
The figures appear to confirm that the epidemic is lessening in France, although caution is required, as weekend figures are often understated.
In total France has now recorded 22,614 deaths of COVID-19 patients: 14,050 in hospitals and 8,564 in nursing homes and similar establishments, with the latter toll up 171 on Friday.
The number of intensive care beds occupied by COVID-19 patients also continued to slowly decline, at 4,725, down 145 from Friday.
The ministry noted that the number of non-COVID-19 patients in intensive care had risen, and urged those suffering from other chronic or urgent illnesses to seek timely treatment.
France’s total count of confirmed COVID-19 infections now stands at 124,114.
The country has been under a strict lockdown since March 17. The government plans to gradually lift it starting on May 11.
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