Third coronavirus fatality in France

A woman in her eighties has become the third person in France to die of coronavirus, it is being reported.

The woman was from Crépy-en-Valois, according to reports, the same town as the second victim, a 60-year-old teacher, who died on February 26.

The first victim of the virus in France was an elderly tourist from China, who died on February 14.

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As reported, the Ministry of Health said on Monday that 116 patients are being treated in hospital for the illness, which is officially referred to as Covid-19.

A further 12 have been treated and discharged.

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