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End of facemasks in public transportation starting this Monday: where is it still compulsory in France?

An announcement expected for quite a while. Starting from May 16, 2022, people in France are allowed to ditch facemasks in public transportation. Yet, it stays compulsory in some places, and here is which.

Covid: vaccine pass to end on March 14, 2022, Jean Castex confirms

Is the vaccine pass to end soon in France? This Thursday March 3, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on TF1 TV news the application of the vaccine pass will be suspended from March 14: the pass will no longer be required in restaurants, movie theaters…

Covid: the ban of eating and drinking on the train to end on February 16th

During a press brief held this Thursday January 20, 2022, Prime Minister Jean Castex shared a calendar lifting health restrictions in light of the end of the epidemic. What about the ban of eating and drinking on trains, planes, metro and buses? A question asked by many users. Here is more on the matter!

Coronavirus: limits to gatherings to be lifted in public places from February 2

France keeps on fighting against the coronavirus epidemic and the Omicron variant. This Thursday January 20, 2022, at 7 p.m., Prime Minister Jean Castex and Health Minister Olivier Véran shared a calendar easing restrictions. The question about the lifting of limited gatherings in public places was on the agenda. Here is more on the matter!

Covid: standing shows to resume from February 16, 2022, Jean Castex announced

Faced with the rise of Covid cases in France, the government decided to ban standing shows. During the press conference held this Thursday January 20, 2022, Jean Castex delivered the dates lifting restrictions. This is now official, standing shows will resume from February 16, 2022.

Endometriosis: Emmanuel Macron presents a national control strategy

More common than you think, but often poorly diagnosed or ignored: endometriosis deteriorates the daily life of one female in ten. To better understand and grasp this gynecological disease, Emmanuel Macron has announced a national control strategy. "It is not a problem of women. It is a problem of society", the French President claimed.

Covid vaccine-related menstrual disorder: the cycle extended by one day, a study found

Covid-19 vaccines have caused many menstrual disorders, as shared by many women. Released this January 5, 2022, an American study acknowledges the vaccine can somewhat disturb the menstrual cycle, but effects remain harmless.

Covid: here is why the Omicron variant leaves us to expect the end of the pandemic

Despite the record-breaking number of Covid-19 contaminations in France, some people are hoping to exit the health crisis, the end of the pandemic, and the return to normal life in the coming months. The reason behind? The Omicron variant considered at this point more contagious but less dangerous. Here is more on the matter.

Covid: Omicron more contagious but less severe, several studies found

This past December 3, French Health Minister Olivier Véran said “the first signals” about the Covid Omicron variant “don’t seem to show excessive seriousness of cases compared to the Delta variant”. The observation tends to be confirmed by several studies released in late December 2021.

Covid: herd immunity to be reached soon thanks to Omicron? Olivier Véran’s hope

Interviewed by the JDD, Olivier Véran shared his optimism about the fifth wave that “could be the last” thanks to reinforced immunity of the population thanks to the Omicron variant.

Covid: every second, "more than two French are diagnosed positive", Olivier Véran announces

New Covid-19 positive case toll record in France with 208,000 new cases reported over the past 24 hours. "Every second, in our country, over two French are diagnosed positive to Covid. We've never seen such a situation", Olivier Véran acknowledged this December 29, 2021, in front of the Law Commission at the National Assembly.

Covid: a fourth dose of vaccine? “It is a possibility”, Olivier Véran claims

At the end of the latest press brief held this December 27, 2021, Health Minister Olivier Véran claimed a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine was a “possibility” in France.

Covid: Omicron likely to be predominant in France “between Christmas and New Year’s Eve”, Véran thinks

Will Omicron be dominant in France by the end of the year? This is what Olivier Véran thinks. Invited this Wednesday December 22, 2021 on BFMTV, the French Health Minister thinks the Omicron variant will be predominant in the country “between Christmas and New Year’s Eve”.

Covid: departments in France the Omicron variant spreads the most

As the Omicron variant is swiftly spreading across the country, some departments in France seem to be hit harder than others. What are the territories Omicron spreads the most in? Keep reading to find out more.

Towards new restrictions in January? The latest recommendations of the Scientific Committee

The French government has decided to ignore recommendations from the Scientific Committee to enable the French to enjoy the Holidays. Are they taking the risk of aggravating the health situation forcing France to instate new restrictions from January?

Covid: vaccines and therapies available or still being reviewed

Take a stock on Covid-19 vaccines and treatments across the world. Where are the first vaccines at? Are there effective Covid-19 treatments? What are the latest discoveries and breakthroughs performed by scientists?

Covid: health pass compulsory to access Christmas markets

Following Olivier Véran’s announcements made this Thursday November 25, 2021, the health pass is compulsory to access Christmas markets, back everywhere in France for the Holidays.

Covid: indoor facemask-wearing compulsory again within places open to the public

Because of the spread of Covid-19 in the country, the French government instates new measures. During a press brief held this Thursday November 25, Health Minister Olivier Véran announced facemask-wearing was compulsory again indoors in places open to the public even subject to the health pass.

Coronavirus: PCR tests validity down to 24 hours

Olivier Véran confirmed it this Thursday November 25, 2021, screen tests' validity will be reduced: it moves from 72 to 24 hours starting from Monday November 29, 2021.

Covid: another lockdown cannot be “ruled out” according to Pr. Arnaud Fontanet

Faced with the 5th wave, will France follow the steps of some of its European neighbors and instate restrictions? As Olivier Véran is expected to host a press briefing this Thursday November 25, epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet told Le Parisien another lockdown cannot be “ruled out”.