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Covid: according to epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet, “the worst-case scenario is receding”

Epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet intended to sound confident as for the health situation in France, and considers the “worst-case scenario is receding”.

Coronavirus – Île-de-France: one Île-de-France inhabitant in 25 tests positive

Because of the fifth wave and the high contagiousness of the Omicron variant, the Covid-19 infection toll has been skyrocketing in the country since late December. And Île-de-France is particularly hit since between January 4 and 11, 2022, one test in twenty-five is positive, according to primary data from Santé Publique France.

Covid: Contaminations likely to peak "in a dozen days", Alain Fischer thinks

This past December, epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet spoke of the increasing contamination toll, likely to peak by "mid-January". A trend validated this January 7, 2022, by Alain Fischer who thinks the wave is likely to peak "in a dozen days".

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: 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”.

Covid: the epidemic to resurge this Fall in France?

As the health situation keeps on improving in France, is a resurgence of the Covid-19 epidemic to be feared in the coming weeks? This is what is concerning some epidemiologists such as Pr. Arnaud Fontanet. “A resurgence of the epidemic this fall is expected”, he said this September 21 in Le Parisien.

Coronavirus – Delta variant: a fourth wave as big as the previous ones?

As the Delta variant is spreading swiftly in France, a fourth coronavirus epidemic wave grows likelier. According to Arnaud Fontanet, it can be as big as the previous ones.

Covid: a quiet summer if there are under 5000 cases before mid-June, Pr. Fontanet thinks

Epidemiologist and Scientific Council Member Arnaud Fontanet thinks the French might have a “quiet summer” if the contamination toll drops below 5,000 cases per day before June 15, 2021.

Covid: “We need to be very cautious until late June”, Pr. Arnaud Fontanet says

As France is to enter the second phase of the lockdown exit strategy this May 19, Pr. Arnaud Fontanet considers “we need to be very cautious until late June”. “With over 50% of the population vaccinated, we may enter summer in good conditions”, Institut Pasteur epidemiologist and member of the Scientific Committee said this Monday May 10, 2021 on France Inter.

Coronavirus: do schools amplify the epidemic?

After closing for three weeks, schools are progressively reopening in France. But do schools amplify the coronavirus epidemic?

Covid: should restrictions be extended to less-impacted departments?

As the government made “new massive curbing measures” in 16 departments, should restrictions be extended to less-impacted departments? This is what epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet invited on BFMTV this March 23 thinks.

Covid: 50,000 daily cases by mid-March in France? Projections from Lille University Hospital

The UK Covid variant keeps on spreading across France. According to Scientific Committee member Pr. Fontanet, "if we go on this way" then the UK variant "will become dominant from circa March 1" in the country. Furthermore, hospitals are urged to move to "crisis organization". Lille University Hospital experts project likely boom in new cases by mid-March for the coming weeks. By March 20, there could be up to 50,000 new PCR+ cases per day.

Covid-19: The highest risk places of infections? Schools and places of worship brought into question

Where are people the most infected with Covid-19? A question Institut Pasteur's latest ComCor study tried to answer to, so has a German study bringing more details about places of worship and schools.

UK, Brazilian and South-African coronavirus variants in France: how many cases detected so far?

Found on several occasions in France, the UK coronavirus variant – more transmissible than others we knew so far – raises concerns. Other strains including in South Africa and Brazil are worrying as well. But what about their spread in France? Here is more on the matter.

Covid: “Curfew from 6 p.m. is the last chance before lockdown” Pr. Fontanet thinks

Will France avoid another lockdown? According to member of the Scientific Committee Professor Arnaud Fontanet, “curfew from 6 p.m. is the last chance before lockdown”.

Coronavirus, fourth wave: the epidemic likely to spike in March?

A year after the first lockdown, is coronavirus likely to spike again in March? This is what epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet thinks likely. Invited on Le Grand Jury show on RTL radio station, he talked about this scenario that looks like a fourth wave.

Covid: “12% of the French” infected since the pandemic broke out, Pr. Arnaud Fontanet says

This Monday January 4, 2021, epidemiologist doctor and Scientific Committee member assessed the state of the pandemic of Covid-19 in France. He says the spread cannot slow down as long as 67% of the population is not vaccinated. He says cultural facilities shall remain closed as long as the hospitalization toll does not decrease.

Covid: “The first three months of 2021 will be arduous” Pr. Fontanet warns

As the French are preparing to celebrate the Holidays with their families, the beginning of 2021 will be grueling, Institut Pasteur Professor Fontanet says. “The first three months of 2021 will be arduous because winter will be in full swing without feeling, on the collective level, the benefits expected from vaccine” the epidemiologist said on December 20 in Journal du Dimanche.

Covid: things might go back to “normal in the Fall 2021” Pr. Arnaud Fontanet states

When will life get back to normal in France? This is a question many French are asking as the coronavirus crisis has been hitting Europe in the beginning of 2020. On BFMTV, professor Arnaud Fontanet from the Institut Pasteur said life could go back to normal “in the Fall 2021” but only if “80-90% of the French” get vaccinated.

Covid: restaurants and cafés are the “main contamination places” Jean Castex says

Interviewed on the health situation in France, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the release of a national study on the main coronavirus contamination places this week. “Closed places, restaurants, cafés” are officially high places of spread of the virus.