An official from the French Health Ministry said on Thursday, France now has 423 confirmed coronavirus cases, up from Wednesday’s 138. The country, so far, has reported 7 deaths.
President Macron said it is inevitable that COVID-19 will develop into an epidemic in France.
Meanwhile, Germany’s confirmed cases rose to 400 vs. 349 previously.
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