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Covid: first positive effects of lockdown, but severe hospital situation, Gabriel Attal finds

This Thursday April 8, 2021 government spokesman Gabriel Attal addressed the situation of the coronavirus epidemic following the latest health defense council. He says the first positive effects have been noticed in the first 16 departments placed in lockdown, but the hospital situation is severe in France.

Covid: four-week restrictions, “to this stage”, Macron is to address “before the end of the month”

This Saturday April 3, France has entered a new period of restrictions for four weeks “at this stage”, according to Gabriel Attal. This Sunday, the government spokesman said the Head of State might speak again by the end of the month.

Lockdown in Paris and Ile-de-France: parks and gardens to remain open

Following the announce of a lockdown 16 departments including Ile-de-France in order to limit the spread of coronavirus in France,Parisians and Ile-de-France are wondering: can we go and take a breath of fresh air in parks and gardens in these difficult times? The answer is yes!

Covid: towards a new 4-week weekend lockdown in Île-de-France? The decisions considered by the government

As some French are wondering if their country will prevent a third lockdown because of Covid, Prime Minister Jean Castex said the option of a local new lockdown, at least in Île-de-France - the hardest-hit area - was clearly considered now, because of the major deterioration of the Covid-19 epidemic markers over the past days. Two alternatives are on the executive's agenda: a "tough" 24/7 lockdown including schools open; and a weekend lockdown like in Pas-de-Calais and Alpes-Maritimes. L'Express reveals the scenario of a 4-week weekend lockdown is being considered by the executive.

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: Over 18,000 pharmacies registered to give AstraZeneca vaccine

Good news amid the fight against Covid! This Thursday March 11, Health Minister Olivier Véran said 18,402 pharmacists answered the government's call to vaccinate people aged 50 to 64 suffering from comorbidities from March 15. Vaccination has been made possible with a decree, after the Prime Minister showed the way to pharmacists this past March 4.

Coronavirus: "The health situation is preoccupying", Olivier Véran’s statements as of Thursday March 11

This Thursday March 11, at 6 p.m. French Health Minister Olivier Véran delivered a new coronavirus epidemic report, addressing the deteriorating situation in the three hardest-hit regions: Hauts-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur and Île-de-France, as well as the impact of variants on the health pressure, the evacuation of Covid patients and the accelerating vaccination campaign. Epidemic markers and hospital pressure keep on worsening and the minister said "we will take all necessary actions to save lives".

Covid: “better days” soon, infectious disease specialist Pierre Tattevin says

A little bit of optimism amid the war against Covid… This Thursday March 4, Head of the Société de pathologie infectieuse de langue française and Rennes university hospital infectious disease professor Pierre Tattevin said “better days” were to come “rather soon”.

Covid: the government ready to decide on local lockdown, Gabriel Attal says

Interview this morning, government spokesman Gabriel Attal announced the government was ready to instate local-based lockdown given the health situation in Moselle as the new case toll infected with the SA variant skyrockets.

Covid: Can France really prevent a third lockdown?

Yesterday, French Health Minister said it was still possible for France to prevent another lockdown. This February, government spokesman Gabriel Attal confirmed the saying stating “there is a way to prevent lockdown”. Therefore, can France really prevent a third strict lockdown? Here are some possible answers.

Covid: curfew from 8 p.m. starting December 15 and no exemption on New Year's Eve

As the deadline of December 15 is just around the corner, France will not meet the 5,000 new Covid cases per day goal enabling to exit lockdown, as Jean Castex explained this Thursday December 10 during a press brief. The situation forced the government to toughen up measures planned, like curfew starting from 8 p.m. from December 15 and no exemption on New Year's Eve.

Covid: “Lifting lockdown is out of the question” Emmanuel Macron warns

Interviewed by JDD on November 22, Emmanuel Macron is to address the situation in France on Tuesday November 24 at 8 p.m., and said “lifting lockdown is out of the question”.