The French health ministry reported on Friday 4,586 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours after the country reached a post-lockdown record the previous day.
234,000 CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED SO FAR
The ministry also said the total for coronavirus deaths in the country had risen by 23 in the past 24 hours to 30,503. The number of patients in intensive care units was down by 1 to 379, the ministry also said.
Total confirmed infection cases has increased to 234,400 in France.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on Thursday to coordinate more closely on travel restrictions related to the coronavirus.
Due to the rising number, Britain on Friday announced that travelers from France to the United Kingdom will be required to self-certify that they are not suffering coronavirus symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case within 14 days preceding travel.