PARIS
The death toll from the coronavirus in France hit 450, with 78 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to health authorities Friday.
Jerome Salomon, the head of the health agency, said the number of virus cases known as COVID-19 cases was 12,612 with 1,297 in serious condition. He said more than 50,00 tests have been performed.
He noted that 87% of those who died were older that 70 years old and emphasized the best way to fight the virus is to stay at home.
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