France new COVID-19 cases above 1,600 for second day running – Reuters
France reported 1,604 new COVID-19 infections over 24 hours, the total staying above the 1,600 threshold for the second day running, health ministry data showed on Thursday. In a statement, the ministry also said the number of patients in intensive care units for the disease was on the rise again, at 390 versus 384 on Wednesday.