In December 2019, a new virus appeared in China and rapidly spread worldwide, raising global concerns — including from the World Health Organization (WHO). This highly contagious infectious disease, later named COVID-19, led to an unprecedented global pandemic.
The First Diagnosed Cases in France (2/10)
In France, the first confirmed cases were reported at the end of January 2020. About twenty days later, the country recorded its first deaths linked to the virus.
