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Covid: vaccination, AstraZeneca... Olivier Véran's address this Thursday April 22

On the occasion of a press brief held this Thursday April 22, French Health Minister Olivier Véran addressed the vaccination situation in France, and answered questions French may have, especially about the vaccines and AstraZeneca. Keep reading to find out more!

Covid: towards a hybrid lockdown in Île-de-France?

To fight against Covid, as Île-de-France might be placed in lockdown again four the next four weekends, Emmanuel Macron has announced – in front of a dozen mayors – he was thinking about a hybrid pattern to fit the area, including “more working from home in the week, less flow, but oxygenation at weekends”.

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".

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.

Covid: lockdown exit strategy not to be reassessed despite the evolution of the health situation

The fight against Covid is growing stronger… As the number of new cases does not decrease as much as expected, is the lockdown exit strategy to continue and initiate phase two from December 15 up to the Holidays? Keep reading to find out more.

Coronavirus: Olivier Véran announces new measures, Paris on reinforced alert

French Health Minister has addressed the press this Wednesday September 23, 2020. Facing the “acceleration of the circulation of the virus” in France, Olivier Véran has made “measures fit for each territory” and unveil the new map of areas on alert in the different French departments. Paris and other major cities have been put on reinforced alert, new bans will be implemented starting Monday September 28, 2020.