Overview
- The Pau city hall said Bayrou was admitted to the Centre Hospitalier de Pau for a very severe influenza infection.
- Officials reported that his condition is improving but requires several more days of monitoring by medical teams.
- All engagements this week are canceled, including Monday’s municipal council and Thursday’s community council meetings.
- Bayrou had stated on December 5 that he was sick with the flu, and he missed party and assembly events last week.
- Health authorities reported a sharp rise in flu activity in France on December 10, and Bayrou has not announced whether he will seek a third mayoral term in March.