Paris prosecutor opens probe into France's handling of COVID-19 crisis

Paris Prosecutor Remy Heitz said Tuesday that he has opened a probe into the French state's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, with possible charges including "involuntary homicide" and "endangering life," AFP reported.

The investigation, which comes after complaints were filed by members of the public, is not aimed at determining "political or administrative responsibility," Remy Heitz told AFP.

According to Johns Hopkins University's tally, 29,212 people have died from coronavirus infection in France and the country has recorded 191,313 confirmed cases as of Tuesday.

(With input from agencies)