French health authorities said on Tuesday more than 7,500 patients were treated in hospital for COVID-19 disease, marking a three-months high and an increase of more than 65% versus Aug 29 low point of 4,530.
The government has put in place restrictions all over the country - such as bars ordered to close at 10 pm in Paris - to contain the second wave of the disease and avoid the hospital system from being overwhelmed.
(Reporting by Benoit Van Overstraeten; Editing by Franklin Paul)
