French health authorities reported 9,843 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday, beating the record for the number of new cases in a 24-hour period. France imposed a strict lockdown in March, at the height of the epidemic’s first wave. That succeeded in preventing the hospital system from being overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases, but also dealt a severe blow to the economy. Castex, who himself is in isolation after coming into contact with someone infected with COVID-19, said some French citizens had let down their guard against the disease. “The only way we will succeed in stopping this epidemic is if all of us are vigilant and stick together.”

Source: bd News24 September 11, 2020 16:30 UTC