DIRECT – Coronavirus: Monday, November 9

Find daily information on the evolution of the Coronavirus Covid-19 epidemic, as well as advice and measures taken by the government.

The Director General of Health, Jérôme Salomon, will speak today at 6 p.m. on the current health situation to make a “ update on the fight against Covid-19 in France “. He judged in particular last week that this second confinement was not enough ” strict », Referring to the opening of schools, public services and the maintenance of visits to nursing homes.

The Minister of Health, Olivier Véran, indicated on Sunday a “tremor” in the progression of the epidemic, resulting in ” a form of slowing down “. However, it is still “ too early to judge the effect of the re-containment He declares. He wishes to wait ” consolidated data “Which could happen” by the end of the week “.

On Sunday, 323 new cases were admitted to intensive care in 24 hours. According to Public Health France, the number of patients in intensive care and intensive care is now over 4,500. The reception capacity has been increased to around 5,000/6400 beds, with a target of 7,500 at the end of the week. The government has indicated that it could be further increased to 10,500 beds.

Martin Hirsch, Director General of Public Assistance – Paris Hospitals (AP-HP), revealed “ a beginning of a shift “Of the curve:” In the region, last week, eight days ago, we saw about 110 admissions to intensive care per day and about 500 admissions to hospitalization. Over the last 3-4 days, we have seen 80 admissions per day (in intensive care) and 400 (hospitalizations). “Wishing to remain cautious about these results, he nevertheless indicated that this development could progress” if behaviors continue to be cautious “.