1ST DROP IN COVID-19 HOSPITALISATIONS BUT STILL BEDS SCARCITY & DEATH OF 8078

USPA NEWS - The COVID-19 epidemic has infected more than 1,237,000 people in 181 countries around the world, leaving 68,000 people dead. The coronavirus triggered the "worst global crisis" faced by humanity since 1945, said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The UN and the WTO have also warned of the risk of "food shortages" on the world market due to the epidemic. In France, As of April 5, 70,478 positive cases (i.e. 1,873 more than the previous day) have been confirmed by test and 8,078 people have died (i.e. 518 more than the previous day) in the 947 mobilized hospitals reporting their data , including 2,189 in the Nursing Homes and 13 in the Overseas Territories. (Updated on April 5 at 2:35 pm) These figures do not take into account deaths from COVID-19, at home, or those of disabled people who died in specialized centers. We apologize for having published figures since the start of the epidemic, without seeing any mention of these fatalities, as they are unavailable from French health authorities.

THE UNITED STATES ARE THE MOST AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 WITH 1 DEATH EVERY 2 MINUTES IN NEW YORK-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Among the countries most affected: the United States, which still has the highest number of cases with more than 321,000 patients, and Spain, which becomes the most affected country in Europe, with nearly 131,000 patients and more than 12,400. death. Italy deplores 124,000 cases and 15,300 deaths. In France, the epidemic is still deadly with 8,078 deaths (518 more than the day before), including 2,189 in nursing homes and nursing homes. The Director General of Health Jerome Salomon encourages the wearing of the mask, following the recommendation of the Academy of Medicine,

DEATH TOLL DROP FOR 1st TIME & FLATTEN THE CURVE SINCE THE BEGINNING OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK France has counted 8,078 people who have died from COVID-19 since the start of the epidemic. This represents 357 more hospital deaths in the past 24 hours, the lowest daily rate recorded this week. The Directorate General of Health has 140 more resuscitation entries since yesterday, a balance "which remains positive but is gradually reducing". Patients 65 years and older account for 57% of patients admitted to intensive care for COVID-19 and 90% of deceased patients. Assessment for the month of March: Between March 1 and March 31, 36,254 patients were hospitalized in France for COVID-19 infection, 8,318 were admitted to intensive care and 3,523 who were hospitalized died. The development is favorable for the majority of patients: 10,784 patients returned home after discharge from the hospital.

THE EPIDEMIC´S PEAK MIGHT BE REACHED THIS WEEKEND IN FRANCE------------------------------------------------- A total of 70,478 French people tested positive for COVID-19, ie 1,873 more cases than yesterday. Deaths are still increasing in the Grand Est, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Ile de France, Hauts-de-France, Corsica and in Center-Val de Loire. The peak of the epidemic would be reached this weekend. The French are confined until April 15 (renewable date) and the amount of fines for non-compliance with exit authorizations has increased to 200 euros (450 euros if it is increased, i.e. not paid within 45 days) according to a decree of March 29. BREAKDOWN OF COVID-19 INTENSIVE CARE AND HOSPITAL PATIENTS--------------------------------------------------- Among the cases of coronavirus on April 5 in the evening, the Ministry of Solidarity and Health, announces: 28,891 people are hospitalized in mainland France (158 in the overseas territories). 6,978 severe cases in intensive care. of which 35% are less than 60 years old, 60% are between 60 and 80 years old and this is a worrying situation. 140 new patients went into intensive care on April 5. "Activity remains strong in intensive care" declared Professor Jérôme Salomon on Saturday April 4. It is this figure that is followed by the authorities to see the results of the containment. The majority of resuscitation cases present at least one potential risk factor for a complication of COVID-19. The two most commonly reported risk factors are diabetes and heart disease. 105 people under 30 were in intensive care on April 4. 5,889 people died in hospital, 83% of whom are over 70 years old. 2,189 elderly people died in nursing homes. 16,183 people who tested positive for coronavirus returned home cured and confined, 745 more than the previous day. People considered to be "healed" are those who, after 8 days, no longer show symptoms for 48 hours. In the Overseas Territories: 158 people are hospitalized, 47 severe cases in intensive care, 13 people died (3 in Martinique, 8 in Guadeloupe and 2 in Mayotte), 120 left cured and returned to their home. Source: Ministry of Health