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Covid: Can the Delta variant jeopardize the global economic recovery?

This Saturday July 10, the G20 warned against the threat from the Covid Delta variant on the global economic recovery, as well as the “different vaccination rhythms”.

Covid: museums to provide charged digital tours to revive their activities

Months of closure and almost empty cash registers: the health and economic crisis has left museums at sea. To find new sources of income, some of them are trying to launch charged digital tours.

Coronavirus and second wave: "we are heading towards local lockdowns" Jean-François Mattéi says

Another lockdown considered to fight against the second coronavirus wave? An eventuality considered by National Academy of Medicine president Jean-François Mattéi, interviewed by FrancetvInfo. A local lockdown, already considered several times by Jean Castex and the Elysée. A re-containment plan does exist today including local actions that could be implemented if need be.

Coronavirus: recession over 10% in France in 2020?

What are the economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis in France? According to the European Commission, the country moght face a recession over 10% of the GDP in 2020.

Paris Musée Rodin sells works of art to survive

Paris Musée Rodin has suffered a lot of lockdown and the lack of visitors. To keep afloat, the museum has decided to sell some bronzes, original works by the artist.

Coronavirus: Macron and Merkel propose a 500-billion-euro recovery funds

Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel has just agreed on a 500-billion-euro recovery funds on a European level. A budget envelop that will reinforce and strengthen countries and will be devoted to sectors and regions in need. This “common initiative” has yet to be voted by the European Commission and the 27 EU countries.

Air France: voluntary redundancy plan to overcome the crisis

To overcome the economic crisis due to coronavirus, Air France has announced to start a voluntary redundancy plan as part of the airline’s restructuring. A measure decided by the company in addition to the €7-billion help from the French State.