France´s epidemiological situation already seems to leave no doubt that the European nation is presently experiencing the ninth fresh wave.

Indicators are worrying authorities and experts, with an incidence rating of 576 infections per 100,000 inhabitants, and an increased hospitalization cases and ICU patients.

According to Public Health, the country´s hospitalization toll rose to 21,098, and 1,145 are seriously-ill.

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Wednesday urged population to protect themselves with Covid-19 booster doses.

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