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France reports 25,207 new coronavirus cases, trend still rising

Reuters WORLD
Published February 26,2021
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Residents of the French Riviera city of Nice won't be allowed to enjoy a walk on the beach on a sunny weekend after authorities have decided to implement a local, temporary lockdown to try to curb the spread of the virus. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

France reported 25,207 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Friday, from 24,116 last Friday as new cases remained on an upward trend.

The seven-day moving average of new cases increased to 21,608, a new 2021 high.

The Health Ministry also reported 286 new coronavirus deaths in hospitals over the past 24 hours, from 261 on Thursday.