France's coronavirus death toll rises by 83 to 27,074

France on Wednesday registered 83 additional COVID-19 deaths, taking the total tally to 27,074, according to the country's Health Ministry.

The number of patients hospitalized or admitted to intensive care units continued to decline. A total of 21,071 patients are hospitalized for COVID-19 infection, 524 less than on Tuesday, while 2,428 required life support, down by 114.

Since the start of the pandemic, 140,734 people have tested positive for the coronavirus, including 507 additional in the last 24 hours. Altogether, 58,673 people were cured and left the hospital.

From Monday, France started gradually lifting the two-month lockdown thanks to decelerating positive cases and the improved situation in hospitals. The government said it would consider new restriction measures if the virus hits back and infects 3,000 people per day.