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Invasion of processionary caterpillars in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: how to protect yourself?

Now that processionary caterpillars have been classified by decree as a species harmful to human health, these little insects with their stinging hairs continue to invade the country, particularly in the Paris region. So how can you recognize them and protect yourself and your pets, especially dogs? We tell you all about it!

Covid: does vitamin D protects from the disease?

As England is about to give vitamin D to over 2 million British due to the Covid-19 crisis, vitamin D as more and more scientists interested. Effective against some respiratory diseases, is it also against coronavirus? Could vitamin D help recover from the virus and halt contamination risks? Different studies are being carried out in the world.

Coronavirus: errands, food, packaging… how to properly disinfect

For many French people, grocery shopping has become a source of anxiety amid the coronavirus epidemic that keeps on spreading across the country. So, what are the right gestures to limit risks? Let’s have a look thanks to the recommendations and instructions from the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety.