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"We need vaccination to go fast" to stop the 4th wave, epidemiologists consider

The fourth wave challenge is a challenge caused by the coronavirus epidemic and the spread of the Delta variant starting this summer. To block the threat, vaccination seems to be the main weapon, according to epidemiologists Philippe Amouyel and Vittoria Colizza.

Coronavirus: defense council on Wednesday, June 2 on vaccinating teenagers and decontamination

While the coronavirus epidemic seems to be slowing down in France, a new health defense council is meeting this Wednesday, June 2, 2021, to study the 3rd phase of decontainment and vaccination during the summer and teenage vacations. What can we expect?

Covid: "Additional measures will be made" in Île-de-France, Attal confirms

This Wednesday March 17, 2021 government spokesman Gabriel Attal shares his report following governmental meetings. Given the "degrading epidemic situation", he confirmed that "additional measures will be made statring this weekend", in Île-de-France, and Hauts-de-France. President Macron has to choose between strict 24/7 lockdown and weekend lockdown. As for the final decision, he says to wait for "tomorrow's press briefing".

Covid: the government not to consider pending new restrictions

According to France Info, the French government is not considering – in the time being – new restrictions, as a new Health Defense Council is to be held this March 10, 2021 at the Elysée Palace.

Macron allows himself "8 to 10 days" before easing off restrictions or not past the Winter break

As many people fear a 3rd lockdon in the coming days or weeks, FranceInfo said earlier this week the government is not considering additional restrictions by the end of the Winter break. Moreover, Emmanuel Macron is said to have stated during a video-conference with parliamentarians that he allows himself "8 to 10 days" before making new decisions. These decisions are to be related to measures likely to be implemented from early March 2021.

Covid: towards harsher lockdown measures in France?

As Christmas is coming, a new mutation of the virus has been reported in the United Kingdom, worrying Europe. Thus, many state members have decided to put their people back into lockdown. In France, the health situation keeps on deteriorating. The executive is likely to follow their European neighbors and announce harsher lockdown measures, if need be. So far, as government spokesman says at the end of the health Defense Council, “the virus keeps on spreading in France but much slower than in some countries” in Europe.

Coronavirus: curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in 9 French cities, detailed measure

To try and halt the increase of many new coronavirus cases in France, Emmanuel Macron has announced the implementation of a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Paris, Ile-de-France and 9 other French cities. It is now Jean Castex's turn to give details as for the new measure on Thursday October 15, 2020.