The new coronavirus killed an additional 499 people in France on Tuesday as it continues to take a devastating toll on the country, said the health authorities.
MACRON HAS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED ADDITIONAL 4 BILLION EUROS
The French National Assembly observed a moment of silence midday for all those who perished in the pandemic.
In the morning hours, President Emmanuel Macron visited a factory producing medical masks to both show support and announce an additional €4 billion ($4.4 billion) to fund the production of masks, respirators, and supplies.
The production of masks will reach 15 million per week by end of April, Macron promised.
