The number of victims in France significantly declines

Coronervirus' pandemic in France has claimed the lives of 22,856 citizens, but in recent days a significant decline in victims has been recorded.

During the past 24 hours, 242 victims and 612 new cases were registered. There are over 162,000 infected throughout the country.

According to the general health director, 14,202 people have changed lives in hospitals and 8,654 in small health centres and at home.

Even the number of patients in intensive therapy ranks has been reduced during 24 hours by 43, totaling 4,682. The total number of patients hospitalised is 28,217.

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe will present the national strategy for the release of isolation measures expected to be implemented on 11 May to parliament on Tuesday.