France adds 16 more COVID-19 cases, total 73 confirmed; "Mass events over 5,000 people banned"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in France increased by 16 on the 29th (local time). This brings the total number of confirmed cases in France to 73.
According to AFP on the day, Olivier V?ran, France's Minister of Health and Solidarity, told reporters, "A total of 16 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in France," and added, "All events where more than 5,000 people gather in confined spaces will be temporarily banned."
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Accordingly, the Paris Half Marathon originally scheduled for March 1 was canceled. The world's largest real estate exhibition 'MIPIM,' which was to be held in Cannes from March 10 to 13, has also been postponed until June.
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