THE France records today (29/12) a new record of Covid-19 infections, surpassing for the first time the limit of 200,000 cases of coronavirus in a period of 24 hours, according to data released by the country’s Minister of Health.
In particular, the country counted 208,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, a national and European record, as Olivier Veran announced before the French National Assembly.
According to Veran, every second two French citizens are tested positive for Covid-19.
Yesterday, France announced a new high of almost 180,000 new confirmed cases in 24 hours.
Case record in Malta as well
Malta today recorded a record number of infections from COVID-19 as well The United States has added this Mediterranean island to its highest travel risk category and urged its citizens not to visit the country.
Health authorities announced 1,337 new COVID-19 infections, a second record in two days. This is the fifth time in eight days that the number of new infections has reached a record high.
However, the number of treatments is low – only 82 patients are treated for coronavirus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised Americans late Tuesday not to travel to Malta, placing the country at a “very high” risk, with more than 500 infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past. 28 days.
“Because of the current situation in Malta, even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk of getting stuck and spreading variants of COVID-19,” he said.
The increase in infections is observed despite the high rate of vaccination, with 95% of Maltese residents having received two doses of vaccine. The island is currently vaccinating children aged five and over.
Health Minister Chris Fern also said yesterday that 200,000 people – in a population of about 500,000 – have already received the booster dose.
Business lobby groups today called on the government to reduce the two-week quarantine for patients and those who come in contact with them, saying it has an impact on the economy.
The Times of Malta reports that at least 20,000 people are now in quarantine – four times the population of the capital, Valletta.
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