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Covid: Olivier Véran ruling for lifting lockdown on a territory basis

How will lockdown be lifted in France? In an interview with Télégramme, Health Minister Olivier Véran is “open” to lifting restrictions “territory by territory”.

Covid: nasal self-test kit, how to use it properly? Recommendations

They are likely to be fought over in the coming days. Self-test kits are available in pharmacies starting this April 12, 2021 in France. Thanks to a swab put in one’s nose, this system enables a simple and quick self-test. But then, how to use it properly? The Health Minister has issued recommendations.

Covid: the time period between Pfizer and Moderna vaccine doses will be extended to 42 days

Olivier Véran announced in an interview with Journal du Dimanche that the time period between the two doses of vaccine will be extended to 42 days for patients given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

Vaccinating children: the key to reach herd immunity against Covid-19?

At the beginning of the vaccination campaign in France, Alain Fischer told Le Parisien that “perhaps we shall vaccinate children someday” because of coronavirus variants. As for Health Minister Olivier Véran, he said it was not on the agenda for now. In April 2021, vaccinating children is back on the table.

Covid and health restrictions: the 3 scenarios considered by the government in the face of the 3rd wave

What are the new restrictions to be made, as a Health Defense Council is held this Wednesday. According to France Télévisions and BFMTV, three scenarios are being considered by the government to curb the Covid-19 epidemic in the country. Keep reading to find out more.

Covid vaccine: health professionals allowed to give the vaccine

France’s Covid vaccination campaign is improving and to vaccinate as many people as possible, this Thursday March 25, Olivier Véran announced dentists and veterinarians are allowed to help caregivers already giving doses. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, veterinarians… Who can vaccinate you? Keep reading to find out more!

AstraZeneca vaccine: vaccination to immediately resume this Friday

As AstraZeneca vaccine has been assessed safe and effective by the European Medicines Agency this Thursday March 18, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced vaccination to resume this Friday March 19 in the afternoon, after the Haute Autorité de Santé agreed. He added he was to get vaccinated with this product the very same day to set an example. A statement following Emmanuel Macron's order to stop AstraZeneca vaccine use after suspicious cases of thrombosis have been reported after injection.

Covid: 286,000 French vaccinated between March 10 and 11, a record, Olivier Véran finds

Faced with the Covid-19 epidemic, vaccination is speeding up in France. During the press brief held on March 11, Health Minister Olivier Véran affirms 286,000 French have been vaccinated these past 24 hours, a record.

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".

Coronavirus: "Variants have become standard in France", Olivier Véran says

In France, the UK coronavirus variant keeps on spreading in France and even dominates the historic strain. It is now found in almost 60% of coronavirus cases in the country and dominates in 57 mainland departments. According to Health Minister Olivier Véran, "variants have become standard in France".

Covid: “the trend over the past 3 days is not good” Olivier Véran says

Visiting Alpes-Maritimes - where the incidence rate is skyrocketting - Health Minister Olivier Véran said this Saturday February 20, 2021 the "trend over the past three days is not good" in France.

Coronavirus: positive cases' quarantine enhanced to 10 days

During the press brief held on January 18, 2021, Health Minister Olivier Véran announced positive cases' quarantine is to be enhanced: it moves from 7 to 10 days.

New lockdown: “no prediction but we will take responsibility” Olivier Véran warns

As Covid-19 variants spread in France has the health authorities still as worried, Health Minister confirmed during the weekly press brief that a new lockdown is still possible in the event the epidemic markers happen to deteriorate even more.

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.

Jean Castex’s press briefing: no lockdown at this stage

Prime Minister Jean Castex held a press briefing this Thursday February 4, 2021 to address the health crisis in France. According to the government, the current situation does not justify another lockdown to face the coronavirus epidemic.

Vaccine: vaccine manufacturing, new appointments... the latest governmental announcements

As part of a press brief held this Thursday February 4, 2021, Jean Castex and his ministers addressed the ongoing vaccine campaign widely detailed this January 5 by Health Minister Olivier Véran. New appointments to get the first dose, vaccine supply in France... Here is more on the matter!

Covid: Olivier Véran hopes to be able to “prevent” a new epidemic wave

In an interview with JDD, French Health Minister Olivier Véran explains the reasons that encouraged the government not to put the country back into lockdown.

Covid and lockdown: when will the next measures be announced by the government?

France is heading towards a third lockdown... But when will it start? Jean Castex delivered a speech on Friday January at the end of the emergency Defense Council to present new measures. After the announcement of these restrictions, the matter of a new lockdown remains.

Border restrictions, closure of shopping malls... Jean Castex's announcements

A new Health Defense Council took place this Friday January 29, 2021 at 6 p.m. At the end of this restricted National Defense and Safety Council, Prime Minister Jean Castex took the floor to announce new measures implemented in France to fight against coronavirus. Here are his latest statements.

Covid: the second dose of the vaccine to be given in France 3 to 4 weeks later, as planned

This Saturday January 23, to face tensions rising from the Covid vaccine distribution around the world, the Haute Autorité de Santé has announced in a release they are recommending to defer the second dose of vaccine for 42 days, namely six weeks instead of four. A recommendation Health Minister Olivier Véran has decided not to comply with, as he would rather bet on safety. The second dose will be inoculated 28 days after the first injection, as initially decided.