Coronavirus reproduction rate below 1 in most of France - minister


Reuters | Paris | Updated: 28-05-2020 21:17 IST | Created: 28-05-2020 21:08 IST
Coronavirus reproduction rate below 1 in most of France - minister
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The reproduction rate of the coronavirus infection is below 1 in most of France's national territory, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Thursday.

"The reproduction factor R is a key indicator for how many other people are infected by someone who is coronavirus positive. If "R" is smaller than one, which is the case on most of our territory, then the epidemic regresses," Veran said at a government briefing on the virus.

"What determines this variable is you and your behavior, social distancing, wearing of masks and other safety measures," he added.

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