In its daily briefing, FPHA also noted the increased incidence rates and the positivity of diagnostic tests (5.3%).

Regarding hospital cases, 9,181 people have been admitted, 200 more than those reported on Thursday, and 1,563 patients in ICUs.

A week ago, FPHA reported 7,940 hospitalized patients and 353 in seriously ill.

Faced with the serious health situation due to a fifth wave of infections, French government drew up a strategy for vaccination promotion, in particular the administration of the third (booster) dose and the change of opinion of six million citizens so far reluctant to get vaccinated.

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